I tried five different ways to add protein to my coffee to see if I could find a new go-to. Adding protein to your caffeine source can help prevent energy crashes . Although I still like whey protein powder , collagen is my new favorite protein booster.
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You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement My morning brew is sacred. But I know drinking it first thing on an empty stomach isn't great.
Luckily, my social-media feeds have been full of "proffee" (protein coffee) recipes lately, and it turns out the internet trend actually has some merit. "Consuming protein along with coffee can help to stabilize blood-sugar levels," registered dietitian Bianca Coats told Business Insider. "Protein will help to slow down the absorption of simple carbohydrates and caffeine into the bloodstream and reduce the likelihood of a crash.
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According to nutrition coach Adrianne M. Ortiz , we should be getting about 20 to 30 grams of protein within the first half an hour of waking up. Advertisement I knew I wanted to find a go-to way to add protein to my morning cup of Joe, so I tested five different ingredients to see which one was best.
Here's how they stacked up..
