Protein Dalgona Coffee
Creamy, frothy, and protein-packed — this Whipped Dalgona Coffee 2.0 is a refreshing twist on the viral recipe. Made with instant coffee, protein powder, and cold milk, it’s a café-style treat you can make at home in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Hand Mixer quickest way to whip coffee
- 1 Milk Frother compact tool for daily use
- 1 Mixing Bowl stainless steel, easy to clean
- 1 Measuring Spoons accuracy matters for ratios
- 1 Tall Glass Jars perfect for iced drinks
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 2 tbsp sugar or monk fruit / stevia for sugar-free
- 2 tbsp hot water
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 cups cold milk dairy or almond/oat
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Cocoa powder or cinnamon for dusting
- Optional Add-Ins: collagen peptides flavored syrups, chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- 👩🏽🍳 Instructions
- Whip the coffee: In a mixing bowl, combine instant coffee, sugar, and hot water. Whip with a hand mixer or milk frother until thick and creamy.
- Add protein: Stir protein powder into the cold milk until dissolved.
- Assemble: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the protein milk.
- Top & serve: Spoon whipped coffee over the milk, dust with cocoa or cinnamon, and serve immediately.
Notes
📝 Recipe Notes
- For a sugar-free version, use stevia, monk fruit, or erythritol.
- Adjust sweetness to taste — traditional dalgona is sweeter, but protein powder adds natural sweetness.
- Best served immediately while the foam is thick and glossy.
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Pairs perfectly with cookies, biscotti, or breakfast oats.
🍫 Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: ~160 kcal
- Protein: 10 g
- Fat: 2 g
- Carbs: 24 g
- Sugar: 12 g
- Caffeine: ~90 mg
