Nov 273 min read

Vanilla Protein Coffee Recipe [10 Grams Protein, Zero Added Sugar]

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It took me a long time to help my mom kick her daily habit of a Starbucks Vanilla Latte.

But with 35 grams of added sugar (the equivalent of a soda), we were finally able to get her off of the sweet stuff and onto Keto Coffee instead.

That is, until my mom discovered that she could add my Vanilla Protein Powder into her coffee and give her all those same vanilla latte vibes without the added sugar!

Today, I'm sharing my mom's Vanilla Protein Coffee recipe that has zero grams of added sugar and 10 grams of complete protein.

Cozy up with this yummy zero added sugar alternative this Fall!

Key Ingredients:

Vanilla Protein Powder

My Pasture-Raised Vanilla Protein Powder adds a hint of sweetness without any added sugar by using 100% monk fruit (no sugar alcohols or stevia!).

Plus, we only use 100% whey protein isolate which is the lowest lactose form of whey protein.

Grab my protein powder HERE.

Grass-fed Butter

Grass-fed butter is estimated to be up to 500% higher in CLA than conventional dairy.(1) CLA is an important fatty acid that has been linked to anti-cancer benefits and improved body composition.

Grass-fed butter contains butyric acid which has been shown to reduce gut inflammation. It's also believed to be higher in vitamin K2, which is crucial for bone and heart health.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are more readily used as energy by the body and brain. Individual case studies have found improvements in brain function in those who have Alzheimers while taking coconut oil, although more research is needed.

The MCT's in coconut oil have also been found to help raise satiety and prevent hunger.

Important notes:

As this coffee contains protein it will break a fast. So if you're using Intermittent Fasting, you'll want to drink this during your eating window.

I also recommend including this coffee along with a meal rather than having it as a meal on it's own. This recipe is rich in antioxidants from the coffee, high quality fats from the butter and coconut oil, and protein from our protein powder. However, it still isn't enough to qualify as a meal. So make sure to have this along with a protein, fat and fiber rich meal for a well rounded approach to your weight loss or wellness goals.

If you find that drinking caffeine makes you too full to eat a meal as well, try experimenting with 1/2 or 1/3 caffeinated coffee to ensure you can still eat enough food. I love the brand Purity Coffee's 1/3 caffeinated coffee (called Balance) HERE.

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