Ingredient Meal: Protein Coffee Creamer
Boost the protein content of your breakfast.
This is not a FULL ingredient meal, just something to add to your breakfast.
“Increase your protein intake.” We’re hearing about the benefits of protein everywhere these days.
And there’s truth to it! Especially for women who are working on taming sugar cravings, supporting lean muscle, and feeling full.
But for most women, making a jump to a higher protein intake can be tricky. You may not WANT a huge chunk of protein, especially at breakfast. And the idea of eating more than 2 eggs may make you gag.
This is where cleaner protein powders can truly make a difference, especially as you’re titrating up to a goal of 30-ish grams of protein at breakfast.
This option is especially helpful if you love a sweeter coffee, but don’t want to use a junky creamer.
My favorite brands of protein powder to use:
Paleovalley - This is a high-quality, lightly sweetened and flavored option. Their vanilla whey and vanilla bone broth protein makes my coffee taste like a sugar-free vanilla latte.
Just Ingredients - This brand has a ton of flavors without junky ingredients. I use their Salted Caramel and Snickerdoodle flavors. Only use half a scoop and a bit more milk, otherwise, it will be super thick.
Needed - If you don’t want a sweetened/flavored option, you can use plain collagen peptides. I typically add a shake of cinnamon and stevia or monkfruit.
Don’t drink coffee? I’ve enjoyed protein coffee creamer in matcha as well!
My favorite frother:
This one allows you to adjust the temperature and has two settings - a latte or cappuccino-style froth. I use it daily!
You can also use an inexpensive hand frother, but you’ll want to warm up the milk first.
Let me know if you try this! I’d love to hear what you think.