Add protein to your morning coffee without losing the creamy, comforting flavor.
I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of opening a tasty looking recipe and having to scroll through a bunch of bulls*** to get to the actual recipe and ingredients, so here I promise to keep it simple.
The truth is, we are all probably eating less protein than our bodies need. I’m here to provide easy switches to delicious recipes so we can incorporate more protein into our diets without compromising our favorite foods or their taste.
I love this recipe because of how truly unhealthy store-bought creamer is. Have you ever looked at the ingredients? I’d have to Google at least 15 of them. Instead, spend 5 minutes making your own and you know exactly what’s in it! Plus, unflavored collagen protein makes it easy to bump up your morning coffee with a hit of protein.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of heavy cream, half and half, or milk (or dairy alternative)
- 1 serving of unflavored collagen protein
- 1-2 tbsp sweetener (brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or stevia)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: pinch of cinnamon, cocoa powder, pumpkin pie spice, or nutmeg
Instructions:
- Heat the milk – pour the milk into a small saucepan over low to medium heat. Warm gently and slowly – don’t boil.
- Add sweetener and flavor – stir in sweetener, vanilla, and any optional spices.
- Incorporate unflavored collagen protein gradually, whisking constantly to prevent clumps.
- Serve – 2-4 tbsp in your hot or iced coffee. Store the rest in a jar for up to three days (try these cute jars – perfect for overnight oats as well)
Nutritional Information (per 2tbsp using daily milk + 1 scoop protein)
Calories – 40 kcal
Protein – 4-6 g
Carbs – 2-3 g
Fat – 1-2 g
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