High Protein Iced Coffee: Benefits, Flavors, Recipes, and More

If your mid-morning coffee is an absolute must, you’re part of the 66 percent of Americans who drink a cup of coffee every day. While many coffee drinkers still prefer black coffee in its most natural form, coffee consumption has evolved over the years.

Today, the market offers many caffeinated beverages that may also include sugar, fat, and calories, which can offset the inherent benefits of healthier caffeinated beverages, such as alertness and a feeling of increased energy. But what if there was an alternative that tasted great, was low fat, quick to make, and packed with protein all in one?

Introducing High Protein Iced Coffee

A option with fewer calories would be Herbalife Nutrition’s High Protein Iced Coffee product, a tasty blend of real coffee and whey protein.

Easy to make in seconds, simply add two scoops of the drink mix to water, then shake, pour over ice, and experience a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy coffee.

High Protein Iced Coffee is a protein-packed refreshment and, with two grams of sugar per serving, it is a guilt-free, great-tasting alternative.

Benefits of High Protein Iced Coffee

Made with less sugar and fewer calories than many flavored coffeehouse drinks, our iced coffee mix can be enjoyed as a nutritious snack that combines the benefits of caffeine and protein into one. It’s a delicious, refreshing pick-me-up to help keep you going throughout your day.

Each serving provides:

15 g whey protein

100 calories

3-4 g carbs

2 g sugar

80 mg caffeine

With 15 grams of protein per serving, High Protein Iced Coffee can also help satisfy hunger, so you’ll be less likely to over-indulge during mealtimes.

Additional benefits include:

Low fat

Low glycemic

Certified vegetarian (AVA)

No artificial flavors or added colors

Compare this to a common coffeehouse drink, such as a 12 fl oz Iced Caffè Mocha prepared with 2% milk*. The drink contains only 8 grams of protein but has 260 calories, 13 grams of fat, and 23 grams of sugar!

Our products are available in several flavors, including:

House Blend

Mocha

Caramel Macchiato

Whether you’re looking for that classic coffee taste or craving a chocolate or caramel flavor, our products enable you to enjoy a great coffee experience without sacrificing good nutrition.

Protein Coffee Recipes

Like our other convenient protein supplements, our High Protein Iced Coffee mix can be used in many unique and creative recipes. Here are a few recipes to get you started:

Protein Coffee Tiramisu

Are you craving a sweet dessert but conscious about your sugar intake? Try this tiramisu recipe featuring High Protein Iced Coffee.

Ingredients:

1 graham cracker square (One 2½” square cracker)

1 scoop + 2 tsp. Herbalife High Protein Iced Coffee (any flavor), divided

2 TBSP+ 2 tsp. water, divided

2 TBSP low-fat whipped cream cheese

2 TBSP nonfat Greek-style yogurt

Cocoa powder (optional)

Instructions:

Break graham cracker into small pieces or crush with a rolling pin and place in the bottom of a pudding dish or ramekin.

Mix 2 tsp. High Protein Ice Coffee with 2 tsp. water until smooth. Pour over the crushed graham crackers.

In a small mixing bowl, stir together 1 scoop High Protein Iced Coffee with 2 TBSP water until Coffee is dissolved. Add cream cheese and yogurt, and whisk until smooth. Pour this mixture on top of the graham cracker layer. Dust with cocoa powder, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 160

Protein: 14g

Carbohydrate: 12g

Fat: 7g

Fiber: 0.5g

White Bean Mocha Blondies

These blondies may taste like dessert, but with the right balance of carbs and protein, they make a great snack after a workout.

Ingredients:

1 15.5 ounce can white beans (great Northern or cannellini), rinsed and drained

3 TBSP neutral oil

3 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

1/4 cup agave syrup (or honey or maple syrup)

3 TBSP rolled oats (quick 1 minute preferred)

3 scoops Herbalife24 Rebuild Strength, Vanilla Ice Cream*

2 scoops Herbalife Nutrition® High Protein Iced Coffee, Mocha

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with pan spray or wipe with oil.

Blend beans, oil, eggs, vanilla and agave syrup in the food processor or blender until very smooth. With machine running, add oats and blend 10-15 seconds.

Stop machine and add Rebuild Strength, High Protein Iced Coffee and baking powder and continue blending until smooth.

Pour into prepared baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Bake for 23-25 minutes. Cool, then cut into 12 pieces.

Makes 12 Servings.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 160

Protein: 8g

Carbohydrate: 15g

Fat: 8.5g

Fiber: 2.5g

Salted Caramel Coffee Shake

Perhaps you’d like to combine High Protein Iced Coffee with our Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix. Here’s a spin on the popular salted caramel coffee, shake version.

Ingredients:

2 scoops Herbalife High Protein Iced Coffee, Original

2 scoops Herbalife Formula 1, Dulce de Leche

few dashes of salt, or to taste

1 cup water

3-5 ice cubes

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

Calories: 190

Protein: 24g

Carbohydrate: 18g

Fat: 3.5g

Fiber: 3g

Why We Developed High Protein Iced Coffee

According to recent studies, more and more consumers are gravitating toward ready-to-drink coffee that offers additional health and functional benefits beyond just caffeine. In fact, 34% of consumers said they were interested in coffees with added protein.

Our goal is to provide consumers with a coffee drink without sacrificing taste and without excess calories or fat. One of the core pillars of Herbalife Nutrition’s nutrition philosophy is the belief that good nutrition can be delicious, which is why we continue to innovate and develop products that provide healthier options for our customers.

Making the healthy choice is easy when the flavor and taste you expect are there. So grab this cold, refreshing alternative for your mid-morning, afternoon pick-me-up or late-night sessions to fuel your everyday needs.