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Coffee Protein Powder: Whey Isolate, Concentrate and Plant

Func. Lab coffee protein powder comes in three bases: whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and plant protein made from pea and rice. Each coffee jar lists between 25 g and 30 g of protein per scoop and 0 g of total sugar, and all three are sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. If chocolate and vanilla taste too sweet to you, or you already add protein to your iced coffee, coffee is the flavour built for that.

One thing to know first: this is a coffee flavour, not a caffeine product. The product pages do not state a caffeine amount, so do not buy it as a replacement for your morning cup. The longer answer is below.

What Is Coffee Protein Powder?

Coffee protein powder is a whey or plant protein powder flavoured to taste like coffee. It is not the same as instant coffee powder: the protein comes first and the coffee is the flavour, which is why you can stir it into cold water or milk, or into a cup of coffee, depending on how you like it.

At a Glance

3Bases: Whey Isolate, Whey Concentrate, Plant

25-30 gProtein per Scoop, Depending on Base

0 gTotal Sugar per Serving

Nutrition values are the ones listed on each product page, so check the page for the current panel before you buy.

Coffee Protein Powder Compared: Isolate, Concentrate or Plant

The coffee flavour sits on top of whichever base you choose, so the real decision is the base. Here is what each coffee jar lists per scoop.

Coffee whey protein isolate

Protein: 30 g
Energy: 130 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.1 g
Total fat: 0.4 g
Total sugar: 0 g

Coffee whey protein concentrate

Protein: 25 g
Energy: 138.9 kcal
Carbohydrates: 4 g
Total fat: 2.4 g
Total sugar: 0 g

Coffee plant protein

Protein: 27 g
Energy: 135.4 kcal
Carbohydrates: 2.8 g
Fibre: 1.5 g
Total fat: 1.7 g
Total sugar: 0 g

How Much Protein Is in Coffee Protein Powder?

One scoop of coffee whey isolate lists 30 g of protein, one scoop of coffee plant protein lists 27 g and one scoop of coffee whey concentrate lists 25 g. A scoop helps you towards your daily protein needs rather than covering all of them, so it works best next to meals as part of a balanced diet.

Which Base Should You Choose?

Choose isolate if you want the most protein per scoop with the least carbohydrate and fat. Whey isolate is more refined than concentrate, so it carries less lactose, which many people with a sensitive stomach find easier. Choose concentrate if you prefer a slightly creamier whey and are happy with a little more carbohydrate and fat per scoop. Choose plant protein if you avoid dairy: it is vegan, lactose-free and made from a pea and rice blend. If you are still deciding between whey and plant, our guide on whether it is time to switch to plant protein lays out the trade-offs.

Does Coffee Flavoured Protein Powder Have Caffeine? How Much Caffeine Is in a Scoop?

The coffee protein powders are flavoured to taste like coffee. None of the three product pages states how much caffeine is in a scoop, so treat the powder as a coffee-tasting protein rather than a caffeine source. If caffeine matters to you, because you are sensitive to it or because you are counting it, check the label on the pack or contact us before you rely on it either way.

Sugar and Sweeteners in Coffee Protein Powder

Each coffee protein lists 0 g of total sugar per serving. There is no added sugar listed, and the only sweeteners named on the product pages are stevia and monk fruit, so no artificial sweeteners are listed either. The ingredient lists also say no gums, no anti-caking agents and no artificial preservatives. If you are comparing coffee protein powders, read the sweetener line and the total sugar line on the label, not the front of the tub.

How to Make a Cold Coffee Protein Shake

The directions on every coffee product page are the same: mix one scoop into 300 to 350 ml of water or plant-based milk. For a cold coffee shake, use the method below.

Add one scoop of coffee protein powder to a shaker or blender.
Pour in 300 to 350 ml of cold water or plant-based milk. Water keeps it lighter, milk makes it creamier.
Add a few ice cubes if you are using a blender.
Shake for 20 to 30 seconds, or blend for about 15 seconds, until no powder clumps remain.
Drink it straight away. Protein shakes are best fresh.

Iced latte style: use cold plant-based milk and blend with ice until frothy.

Mocha cold coffee: add a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender with the scoop.

Overnight oats: stir a scoop into oats and milk, then add a splash of cold coffee in the morning.

Tip: add the powder to the liquid in the shaker first and shake before you add ice. It mixes more evenly than dropping powder into a full glass.

How to Add Protein Powder to Your Coffee

If you would rather have real coffee in your cup, add the powder to your own brewed coffee instead. When you add protein powder to coffee, start with one scoop. Use a shaker or blender, pour in a splash of cool water or milk, add the scoop and shake until smooth, then top it up with your coffee. It is the easiest way to get coffee with added protein without clumps, and it works with hot coffee, cold brew or iced coffee. If you stir it in the cup instead, add your coffee slowly and keep stirring.

Can I Drink Protein Coffee Every Day? Does It Help You?

Can I have it every day? For many healthy adults, yes, as part of a balanced diet. Does it help you? It gives you an easy way to get more protein into a drink you already have, and that is all it does. It does not make your coffee stronger or the protein work faster, but it can help you reach your daily protein target. Mix your protein with your usual coffee, keep an eye on your total protein for the day, and remember that any caffeine comes from your coffee, not from the powder.

What to Add to Your Protein Coffee

What to add to your protein coffee depends on the taste you want, and the powder already does most of the work. A teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa makes a mocha, a pinch of cinnamon adds warmth without sugar, and cold plant-based milk or ice changes the texture. This is also the easiest way to add protein to a drink you already like. For the smoothest mix, add the scoop of protein to the shaker first, then pour in the coffee, and save the ice for the end.

Can You Put Protein Powder in Hot Coffee or Cold Coffee?

Yes, you can mix protein powder into coffee, hot or iced, and one scoop to a cup of coffee is the usual starting point. The practical point is that texture, not safety, is the issue. Whey can clump when it hits very hot coffee, so it works better if you let the hot coffee cool slightly, mix the powder with a splash of cool liquid first, or blend the whole thing. An iced coffee is the easiest way, since the powder dissolves into cold liquid without clumping. A coffee flavoured powder also avoids the flavour clash you can get when chocolate or vanilla protein goes into coffee.

Who Coffee Flavoured Protein Is For

Coffee flavour suits people who find chocolate and vanilla too sweet, people who already drink coffee before or after a workout, and anyone who wants a protein shake that tastes more like a cold coffee than a dessert. It is also an easy base for recipes such as oats and smoothies. If you prefer a neutral taste, our unflavoured protein range lets you choose the flavour yourself, and our chocolate protein range covers the sweeter end.

Is Coffee Protein Powder Good for You?

A coffee protein powder gives you the same thing as any other flavour of the same base: protein that helps you reach your daily target. Whether it suits you depends on the base, the sweetener and the rest of your diet. Having a scoop most days is fine for many healthy adults as part of a balanced diet, as long as you keep an eye on your total daily protein. It is a supplement, not a meal replacement. If you have a kidney or liver condition, are pregnant or take regular medication, check with a doctor before adding a protein supplement.

Try Coffee Before You Buy a Full Jar

Each base also comes as a coffee travel pack of four sachets: whey protein isolate coffee travel pack, whey protein concentrate coffee travel pack and plant protein coffee travel pack. They are a low-commitment way to check the taste before you buy a full jar, and they fit in a gym bag. You can also browse all our single-serve travel sachets.

Learn More

This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Protein powder is a food supplement and not a substitute for a varied diet. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medicines, check with a doctor before using a protein supplement.

Coffee flavour, your choice of base. Isolate, concentrate or plant, each listing 0 g total sugar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does coffee flavoured protein have caffeine?

Coffee protein powders are flavoured to taste like coffee. None of the Func. Lab coffee product pages lists a caffeine amount, so treat them as a coffee flavour rather than a caffeine source. If caffeine matters to you, check the label on the pack or contact us.

Is coffee flavoured protein powder good?

If chocolate and vanilla taste too sweet to you, it is a useful alternative, and it works well in iced coffee, shakes and oats. Taste is personal, so ratings and reviews from other buyers are on each product page, and the coffee travel packs let you try it before buying a full jar.

Is there a coffee flavoured protein powder?

Yes. Func. Lab makes coffee protein powder in whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate and plant protein, plus four-sachet coffee travel packs for each base.

How much protein is in coffee protein powder?

It depends on the base. The product pages list 30 g per scoop for the whey isolate, 25 g for the whey concentrate and 27 g for the plant protein, with 0 g of total sugar in each.

Is whey protein coffee good for you?

Whey protein and coffee are a common pairing, and nothing about mixing them is unsafe for most healthy adults. The benefit comes from the protein, not the coffee flavour. Look at the sugar and sweetener lines on the label, and check with a doctor if you have a kidney or liver condition.

Is putting protein powder in coffee okay?

Yes. The main issue is texture. Whey can clump in very hot liquid, so let the coffee cool slightly, mix the powder with a splash of cool liquid first, or blend it. Iced coffee mixes most easily.

Is there a protein powder I can put in coffee?

Most protein powders can go into coffee, but a coffee flavoured one avoids the clash that chocolate or vanilla can cause. Mix one scoop into 300 to 350 ml of cold water, plant-based milk or iced coffee, and shake or blend until smooth.

Is coffee protein good for you?

It gives you the same protein as the base it is built on, with 0 g of total sugar and stevia and monk fruit as the sweeteners. It is a supplement, not a meal replacement, and it fits best alongside a varied diet.

Why do doctors say no to protein powder?

The usual caution is about overuse: replacing meals with powders, or taking far more protein than you need, which matters most for people with kidney problems. A scoop to top up daily protein is a different situation. If you have a kidney or liver condition, are pregnant or take medicines, check with a doctor first.

Will coffee protein powder cause bloating or digestion issues?

It depends on the base more than the flavour. Whey isolate is more refined and carries less lactose than whey concentrate, so concentrate is more likely to bother people who are lactose sensitive. Plant protein has no dairy but contains 1.5 g of fibre per scoop, which some people notice if they are not used to it. Everyone reacts differently, so start with one scoop.

Which coffee protein powder should I choose: isolate, concentrate or plant?

Choose isolate for the most protein per scoop with the least carbohydrate and fat, concentrate for a slightly creamier whey, and plant protein if you avoid dairy. The coffee flavour is the same idea across all three, so the choice comes down to the base.