Description
This Chai Spice Protein Coffee combines the rich flavors of freshly brewed coffee with the warming spices of chai and a boost of vanilla protein powder. Enhanced with creamy unsweetened almond milk and a touch of natural sweetness from maple syrup, it’s a perfect energizing and nourishing beverage to start your day or enjoy as a mid-afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed coffee (hot)
- ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk)
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup (optional, to taste)
Powdered Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ tsp chai spice blend
Instructions
- Brew your coffee: Brew 1 cup of hot coffee using your preferred method, ensuring it is fresh and steamy to provide a strong, aromatic base for the drink.
- Warm the milk: Pour ¼ cup of unsweetened almond milk into a small saucepan or use a milk frother. Heat it gently until it becomes warm and steamy without reaching a boil.
- Mix protein and spice: In a small bowl or shaker bottle, whisk together 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder, ½ teaspoon of chai spice blend, and 1 to 2 teaspoons of maple syrup (to taste) with a splash of the warm milk. Stir or shake well until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine everything: Slowly pour the protein-spice mixture into the mug containing the hot brewed coffee. Add the remaining steamed milk, then stir thoroughly or froth the mixture to create a creamy texture.
- Serve: Pour the prepared chai spice protein coffee into a cozy mug. Optionally, top it with milk foam and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top. Serve immediately while hot for best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute almond milk with any milk of your choice, such as oat, soy, or dairy milk.
- Adjust maple syrup quantity to suit your preferred sweetness level or omit for a no-sugar option.
- The chai spice blend typically includes cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper; you may adjust the blend according to your taste.
- For a frothier drink, use a milk frother when warming the milk or after combining.
- This recipe is ideal as a high-protein breakfast or post-workout drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing and mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 300 ml)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
