Proffee is protein-plus-coffee: espresso or cold brew shaken (or blended) with a scoop of protein powder and a splash of milk, served over ice. It's the fitness world's two-birds-one-glass answer to the morning routine — caffeine to wake up, protein to hit a macro target — and it went viral on gym TikTok for exactly that efficiency.

Is Proffee actually good for you?

It's a convenient way to combine two things a lot of people want in the morning — caffeine and protein — but it's a fitness habit, not a health claim. The benefit is entirely down to your protein powder and your goals; the coffee just makes it drinkable and gives you the lift. Treat it as breakfast-in-a-glass, not a supplement.

How do I stop it going lumpy?

Shake or blend the protein with the milk and a little of the coffee first, until fully smooth, then add the rest of the coffee and the ice. Whey blends smoothest; if you use a plant protein, a quick blitz in a blender beats a shaker. Cold liquid and a good shake are the whole trick.

Zero-proof recipe

Proffee

Name: Proffee
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: Cocktail Culture
Ingredients: 30 ml espresso (or 120 ml cold brew), chilled; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (~25–30 g); 120 ml oat or almond milk; Ice; Optional: 5 ml maple or vanilla syrup

Updated September 2026 · by Luke, bartender

coffee · The Zero-Proof Edit

Prep time 3 min

Skill level Easy

Glassware Tall tumbler or shaker glass

Alcohol < 0.5% ABV

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The recipe

Serves

Ingredients

30 ml espresso (or 120 ml cold brew), chilled
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (~25–30 g)
120 ml oat or almond milk
Ice
Optional: 5 ml maple or vanilla syrup

Glass Tall tumbler or shaker glass

Method

Combine the protein powder, milk, and a splash of the coffee in a shaker or blender.
Shake or blend hard until completely smooth — this is the anti-lump step.
Add the rest of the coffee and the syrup if using.
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour it over.
Stir once and drink cold. Straw optional.

"Breakfast, caffeine, and your protein target — in one glass."

At a Glance


Vibe	Functional · Efficient · Fresh
Strength	< 0.5% ABV · ~120 mg caffeine · ~25 g protein
Best For	Post-workout · Busy mornings · Pre-gym
Skill Level	Easy

Flavour Profile

Creamy and smooth, with the coffee cutting through the vanilla protein's maltiness. Reads like a lighter iced latte with more body — satisfying without being heavy.

Flavour profile

Coffee

70%

Creamy

75%

Malty

55%

Smooth

80%

Sweet

45%

Variations

Variation	Twist
Mocha Proffee	Chocolate protein + a spoon of cocoa
Salted Caramel Proffee	Caramel syrup + a pinch of salt
Blended Proffee	Blend with ice for a frappé texture
Banana Proffee	Blend in half a banana — smoothie territory
Double-Shot Proffee	Two espressos for the pre-gym version

What to serve with it

Food: Overnight oats, a banana, breakfast on the move
Occasion: Post-workout, the rushed morning, pre-gym fuel
Music vibe: Whatever's on your training playlist

Quick-reference card

Proffee · Shaken · Tall glass 30 ml espresso (or 120 ml cold brew) · 1 scoop vanilla protein · 120 ml oat milk · smooth first, then ice Creamy · functional · caffeine and protein in one glass

Glassware & presentation

Glass: Tall tumbler or shaker glass Serve: Over plenty of ice Temperature: Ice cold Garnish: A dusting of cocoa or cinnamon, optional

Sharing it? Hashtags

#proffee
#proteincoffee
#gymtok
#coldbrew
#highprotein
#nadrinks
#coffeetok
#postworkout
#fitnessdrink
#therapeuticcocktails

Frequently Asked Questions

: Proffee is protein-plus-coffee: espresso or cold brew shaken (or blended) with a scoop of protein powder and a splash of milk, served over ice. It's the fitness world's two-birds-one-glass answer to the morning routine — caffeine to wake up, protein to hit a macro target — and it went viral on gym TikTok for exactly that efficiency.
: It's a convenient way to combine two things a lot of people want in the morning — caffeine and protein — but it's a fitness habit, not a health claim. The benefit is entirely down to your protein powder and your goals; the coffee just makes it drinkable and gives you the lift. Treat it as breakfast-in-a-glass, not a supplement.
: Shake or blend the protein with the milk and a little of the coffee first, until fully smooth, then add the rest of the coffee and the ice. Whey blends smoothest; if you use a plant protein, a quick blitz in a blender beats a shaker. Cold liquid and a good shake are the whole trick.