Anyone mix their protien shake with coffee?

MisterZ33
MisterZ33 Posts: 567 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Thinking of mxing a black cup of coffee with my pre-workout shake.

i usually have coffee before i work out because without it, im sluggish. but if i mix the coffee with my shake, i can eliminate the need toadd cream and sugar with my coffee...
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  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,739 Member
    I've done it. I use my protein powder as a substitute "creamer". I have no idea if it is healthy, or recommended, or a good idea, however. I'll be interested to see what others say...
  • stealthq
    stealthq Posts: 4,298 Member
    Yes.

    Well, kinda - I have vanilla flavored protein (I think all of the flavored protein powders are way too sweet), and add instant espresso powder and sometimes cocoa powder. Then water and ice. Makes a decent cappucino-type (or mochacino-type) shake.

    Don't try adding the protein powder to a hot liquid. You'll end up with a disgusting clumpy mess.
  • katematt313
    katematt313 Posts: 624 Member
    I tried to mix vanilla whey protein powder with hot coffee, and it coagulated the proteins and was disgusting. Think of curdled clumps of flavored non dairy creamer in your coffee. Eugh. So maybe don't try that. It was a waste of perfectly good protein powder and perfectly good coffee. High heat can be really bad for protein powder. I'm not sure if that is true for all brands, but I would think so.

    Now, frozen iced coffee cubes blended with protein powder and skim milk. Oh yeah. I've done that. Its good
  • kmariet7
    kmariet7 Posts: 229 Member
    I use unjury protein powder and it suggests mixing either vanilla or chocolate with coffee. I does say that the coffee needs to be under 130 degrees. Otherwise bad things will happen...
  • valeriedent2
    valeriedent2 Posts: 154
    Cold coffee, yes. Hot coffee, no. Good stuff.
  • FrancescaWebb
    FrancescaWebb Posts: 211 Member
    This morning I mixed chocolate whey, chocolate almond breeze (unsweetened), Trader Joe's cold brew coffee, a tablespoon of Nutella, and a tiny bit of stevia (4 drops liquid). it was delicious!
  • dmpizza
    dmpizza Posts: 3,321 Member
    The comedian Steven Wright said that he put instant coffee in his microwave and almost went back in time. I can only assume similar results.
  • MisterZ33
    MisterZ33 Posts: 567 Member
    I like the idea of the ice cube coffee. that sounds awesome!

    okay, i will be sure not to mix a hot coffee with the protein mix. maybe i could just toss a tbsp of instant coffee in the shake.
  • whovian67
    whovian67 Posts: 608 Member
    Yep.. it's make latte with it :)
  • reachingforarainbow
    reachingforarainbow Posts: 224 Member
    Yea wait for it to cool a bit and mix with just a tiny bit of water first, then stir it in slowly.

    My worst experience was adding protein powder to oatmeal while cooking it in the microwave... worst decision in my life, been scared to add it ever again but, I think I might try adding it after its cooked and let it cool a bit (like with the coffee). Just don't like wasting protein... or eating something disgusting.
  • bogo_baby
    bogo_baby Posts: 82 Member
    YES! In the winter I did this and had a nice chocolate mocha or vanilla coffee... it was a little foamy on the top, but I can get through that. I pretended I get protein packed starbucks every morning :)

    I loved it. I also make iced coffees with the protein shake.
  • 3laine75
    3laine75 Posts: 3,069 Member
    I tried to mix vanilla whey protein powder with hot coffee, and it coagulated the proteins and was disgusting. Think of curdled clumps of flavored non dairy creamer in your coffee. Eugh. So maybe don't try that. It was a waste of perfectly good protein powder and perfectly good coffee. High heat can be really bad for protein powder. I'm not sure if that is true for all brands, but I would think so.

    Now, frozen iced coffee cubes blended with protein powder and skim milk. Oh yeah. I've done that. Its good

    Works if you mix the protein with cold milk (or water I suppose) first then add to the coffee :)
  • bctr2013
    bctr2013 Posts: 5 Member
    I do this with Toddy cold brewed coffee and Syntha-6 chocolate, it tastes and mixes great.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    Pretty much every day. But I chill the coffee first, and add ice and blend so it's like a chocolate coffee milkshake.
  • TR0berts
    TR0berts Posts: 7,739 Member
    Yes.

    Well, kinda - I have vanilla flavored protein (I think all of the flavored protein powders are way too sweet), and add instant espresso powder and sometimes cocoa powder. Then water and ice. Makes a decent cappucino-type (or mochacino-type) shake.

    Don't try adding the protein powder to a hot liquid. You'll end up with a disgusting clumpy mess.


    Yep. That right there. I've tried it in hot coffee. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL. Cold coffee? Marvelous.
  • buxfan
    buxfan Posts: 12 Member
    I add the ready-made protein drinks to my coffee for the very reason you mention. It works great - good protein/calorie ratio, and the coffee tastes pretty good. I sometimes also add a splash of a sugar-free syrup to give it more of a coffee house drink.
  • h7463
    h7463 Posts: 626 Member
    Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey Mocca Cappuccino flavor has caffeine in it..... Add soy and almond milk....
  • ruby_red_rose
    ruby_red_rose Posts: 321 Member
    I do it, and love it!
  • sunnyside1213
    sunnyside1213 Posts: 1,205 Member
    I also mix vanilla with oj. Kinda like an Orange Julius.
  • Butrovich
    Butrovich Posts: 410 Member
    Thinking of mxing a black cup of coffee with my pre-workout shake.

    i usually have coffee before i work out because without it, im sluggish. but if i mix the coffee with my shake, i can eliminate the need toadd cream and sugar with my coffee...

    Some protein powders will "cook" if you mix with hot coffee, leaving you with a lumpy mess. Personally, I cold brew coffee overnight, which also removes a lot of the bitterness that comes with coffee. The cold coffee mixes perfectly with protein powder, usually chocolate or vanilla.
  • olesjm
    olesjm Posts: 1
    I add coffee to my pre-workout shake. It works a lot like taking NO or other pre-workout mixes and is a whole lot cheaper, and in my opinion more effective.
  • QuiznatoddBidness
    QuiznatoddBidness Posts: 602 Member
    I have protein coffee shake literally every day. It is pretty much the only way I drink coffee nowadays. I freaking love it. And I was a very heavy coffee drinker before, so the change is significant. FWIW here's my process:

    1) cold coffee - either I'll kcup it and refrigerate it overnight OR I put ice in a blender bottle (about 1/4 or 1/3 full) and pour hot coffee over the ice

    2) protein powder - almost always Isopure dutch chocolate...though I occasionally use something different (waiting for my order of Isopure cookies and cream as we speak)

    3) cap the bottle and blend well now - i always blend prior to adding milk (I don't prefer it to get thick/frothy)

    4) add skim milk or almond milk - I actually prefer 1/2 cup of skim (approximately - I dont always measure precisely).....alternatively 1 cup of almond

    5) once the milk is added, fill the rest of the way with ice

    6) cap it and do a gentle final mix - not vigorous....just wanna blend in the milk and ice, not froth the thing

    That's it!

    Seriously I crave this stuff and start every single day this way.

    Good luck!
  • VeryKatie
    VeryKatie Posts: 5,961 Member
    So it sounds like if you made coffee the night before and put it in the fridge, mixed the powder into the coffee in the morning and then reheated, it might work out okay?
  • Aerocrazd
    Aerocrazd Posts: 87 Member
    To my chocolate protein powder I mix a teaspoon of instant coffee and two teaspoons of pb2 and mix in a blender. Its great.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Yes.

    Well, kinda - I have vanilla flavored protein (I think all of the flavored protein powders are way too sweet), and add instant espresso powder and sometimes cocoa powder. Then water and ice. Makes a decent cappucino-type (or mochacino-type) shake.

    Don't try adding the protein powder to a hot liquid. You'll end up with a disgusting clumpy mess.

    yeah- I threw a half scoop in the bottom of a mason jar- put in a k-cup added coffee- screwed on the lid and shook till my arms hurt- no dice.

    wasted a perfectly good cup of coffee and a half scoop of protein. I was sad.

    i haven't figured out a good way to mix the two properly- but in theory it's a "good" idea.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Thinking of mxing a black cup of coffee with my pre-workout shake.

    i usually have coffee before i work out because without it, im sluggish. but if i mix the coffee with my shake, i can eliminate the need toadd cream and sugar with my coffee...

    I put nescafe crystals in my protein shake.
  • Joanjett88
    Joanjett88 Posts: 87 Member
    I mix my vanilla one with my morning coffee. Just make sure to mix the powder with milk or water before adding the coffee.
  • skyekeeper
    skyekeeper Posts: 286 Member
    Yes, chocolate protein powder and dissolve with almond milk and then add coffee! Yummmmy!
  • Naley2322
    Naley2322 Posts: 181 Member
    only way i drink them!
  • Ahdillard
    Ahdillard Posts: 42 Member
    I put the GNC Go Lean pumpkin spice in my hot coffee and wisk it...no clumping and its awesome!! If I have a few ice cubes I will put it in a shaker bottle but DO NOT DO NOT put it is a shaker bottle HOT!!! EXPLOSION will occur!!! LOL been there done that a few times!!

    I also put vanilla protein mix in a blender with a few raisins, cinnamon, stevia, hot water and a scoop of oatmeal. THIS IS MY FAVORITE! My son loves this as well!! Its a great drink for on the go!

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