Starbucks Protein Options

Plant Protein Coffee Options (Starbucks currently has very limited plant-based protein coffee — most protein drinks are whey-based.

**Some of these are limited release: check with your local starbucks before driving over

1. Almond Protein Blended Cold Brew

Protein source: almond milk + pea/rice protein blend Protein: ~12 g (grande) Sugar: lightly sweetened with banana/date blend, no artificial sweeteners Best for: dairy-free, vegan, mild blood sugar support Caution: limited availability; moderate natural sugars from fruit

2. Cacao Protein Blended Cold Brew

Protein source: coconut milk + plant protein blend Protein: ~10 g (grande) Sugar: low to moderate, depends on customization Best for: dairy-free, plant-based diets, chocolate lovers Caution: limited availability; not always on the menu

3. DIY Starbucks “Proffee” (Bring your own plant protein powder)

Protein source: pea, hemp, rice, or mixed plant protein (your powder) How: order cold brew or iced Americano, add your own plant protein powder + shake/blend Best for: customizing sugar-free, allergen-safe protein coffee Caution: depends on your protein powder choice

🥛 Whey Protein Coffee Options (Starbucks official menu, 2025)

1. Protein Latte (hot or iced)

Protein source: whey + dairy (“protein-boosted milk”) Protein: ~27–36 g (grande) Sugar: available in sugar-free vanilla or unsweetened options (skip added syrups) Best for: people who tolerate dairy/whey, want satiety or muscle support

2. Protein Cold Foam (topping for cold drinks)

Protein source: whey + dairy milk Protein: adds ~15 g protein (grande) Sugar: available plain (no added sugar) or flavored (banana, chocolate, matcha, vanilla, etc.) Best for: boosting protein in iced coffee/tea/Refreshers if dairy is tolerated

EX order: Vanilla Protein Latte with Protein cold foam

3. Protein-Boosted Milk (swap in any milk-based drink)

Protein source: whey + dairy milk Protein: adds ~12–16 g protein (depending on drink size) Sugar: the boosted milk itself has no added sugar; sweetness depends on drink customization Best for: upgrading your usual latte, macchiato, or iced espresso with extra protein Caution: not available in non-dairy drinks; avoid if dairy/whey sensitive