Is 'profee' the missing piece of your morning routine?

Swap the syrups and sweeteners for protein powder

It feels like every week, there’s a new protein-packed snack the internet is obsessing over. The latest? Protein coffee. 

It looks like protein is the ultimate nutrition trend of 2025. From popcorn to yoghurt, we’re trying to get our recommended intake in every day, in every way possible.

Many of us add some sugar, chocolate powder or cinnamon to our coffee, but our morning pick-me-up has become the newest way to help us meet our protein goals. And without an egg-heavy breakfast, is it the trick to getting our morning protein in?

Could profee be the key to meeting our protein goals?

Protein is crucial for our cells to grow, function and repair, and according to Mayo Clinic, the average adult should aim to consume around 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

But many women, older people and people with dietary restrictions are often at risk of not eating enough. 

Fans online are saying protein coffee (profee) is the most convenient way to get a good portion of protein in first thing in the morning, especially when they’re in a rush. Some are also claiming the drink makes them feel more energised and helps them to lose weight.

Fans online are saying protein coffee (profee) is the most convenient way to get a good portion of protein in first thing in the morning when they’re in a rush. Image: iStock

Caffeine can make us feel energised, and protein can make us feel satiated for longer, giving us a similar feeling of extra energy.

Some studies also suggest that protein could boost metabolic health.

But many dietitians recommend eating protein-rich foods instead of supplementing the nutrient through forms such as protein powder.  

Protein-rich meals such as those containing legumes, nuts and seeds, seafood, eggs, poultry, and red meat will not only make us feel fuller for longer, but provide us with additional nutrients that protein powders don’t.

Protein-rich meals such as those containing legumes, nuts and seeds, seafood, eggs, poultry, and red meat will not only make us feel fuller for longer, but provide us with additional nutrients that protein powders don’t. 

Many protein powders also contain added sugars or protein forms that aren’t as healthy as those found in these foods.

How much protein is too much?

So while a profee may feel like the perfect blend of your two favourite morning drinks for a convenient dose of protein, you should be able to get more than enough by eating a balanced diet. Image: Pexels

Eating protein popcorn, yoghurt, pasta, and drinking protein water, shakes and profee, can surely get a bit much. 

There is such a thing as too much protein, and consuming the nutrient in excess can come with some uncomfortable consequences, including bloating, digestive issues, kidney issues, weight gain, and deplete our bodies of other important nutrients.

So while a profee may feel like the perfect blend of your two favourite morning drinks for a convenient dose of protein, you should be able to get more than enough by eating a balanced diet.

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