Looking to have that protein boost but you don’t have a Dutch Bros store near you? Now you can have the Dutch Bros Protein Coffee any time you want since it is so easy to make at home.
The Protein Coffee at Dutch Bros offers a protein-packed drink while giving you a caffeine kick. All you need is coffee, a protein drink, and flavored syrup to make this delicious drink at home.
In this article, I will be guiding you through the process of making Dutch Bros Protein Coffee in the comfort of your home so you don’t have to buy it whenever you crave one!
In this article:
- What Is Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
- Ingredients and Equipment Needed
- How to Make Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
- Customizing Your Drink
- How Many Calories Are in a Dutch Bros Protein Coffee?
- Benefits of Making Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at Home
What Is Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
The Dutch Bros Protein Coffee is the newest addition to the already large menu of the popular coffee chain. The Protein Coffee line launched early this year and is packed with protein, coffee, and other flavors.
When it first launched, there were only two choices: the Salted Caramel Protein Latte and the Salted Caramel Protein Mocha. Now, there are more additions to the protein-packed menu: the Creamy Vanilla Protein Latte and Protein Latte.
These drinks have no added sugar and are great if you want that protein boost to start or end your day. According to the Dutch Bros website, the Salted Caramel Protein Latte and Salted Caramel Protein Mocha will only be available until February 29 but they are still on the website’s menu so you might still get to order one.
But, if they are no longer available, you can definitely make a Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at home!
Ingredients and Equipment Needed
Dutch Bros Protein Coffee is easy to make at home and you definitely can do this in 5 minutes or less. To make Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at home, you need:
Protein powder. This is one of the main ingredients in a Protein Coffee so you don’t want to skimp out on this. If you want to do a copycat recipe, use chocolate-flavored protein powder. Alternatively, you can also use Protein milk if you can find a powdered version.
Milk.
Coffee. For coffee, you can brew your own or use instant coffee, depending on your preference.
Sugar-free syrup. For a copycat recipe, use the sugar-free Torani Salted Caramel or Vanilla Syrup. You can definitely use other syrups depending on your preference and can experiment with mixing different flavored syrups if you like. For the Salted Caramel Protein Mocha, you can buy the mocha syrup or sauce.
Ice. You can make this drink cold or hot.
Whipped Cream. I know this drink has no sugar added but you can buy sugar-free whipped cream for that extra treat.
Coffee grinder. This is totally optional but if you have coffee beans, you will need a grinding with a fine coarse setting for your coffee.
Espresso machine. You can use espresso instead of regular drip coffee, but if you are using instant coffee, you won’t need this. You can also use other brewing devices such as French Press, Pour Over, Moka Pot, or AeroPress.
Blender. You can make a blended version of this drink if you want a thicker and smoother drink.
Tall Glass. Something to put your drink to.
How to Make Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
Now that you have gathered all the ingredients, it’s time to make a Dutch Bros Protein Coffee!
Here are the step-by-step instructions on how you can make Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at home:
- If you are using an espresso machine, brew 1 to 2 shots of espresso depending on your preference. Use a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio if using a French Press and about 7 g of coffee for 60 ml of water if brewing on a Moka Pot.
- If doing an iced version, fill your cup with ice. Otherwise, you can skip this step.
- Once your coffee has finished brewing, pour it into a glass.
- If you are using instant coffee, you can mix it with the protein drink right away. Just make sure it is hot, or even warm so that the coffee granules can dissolve. If you are using milk, you can also mix the coffee grounds in it.
- If you are using a protein drink, pour the protein drink in the glass with coffee.
- Add a couple of pumps of your chosen sugar-free flavored syrup and sauce, and mix everything together.
- Optional: Add sugar-free whipped cream on top.
- Enjoy!
If you want to have a blended version of the Protein Coffee, put all the liquid ingredients in a blender and blend until it has a thick and smooth consistency. You can use one cup of milk if you will be brewing espresso shots and using protein powder. This makes 1 cup of the drink.
Customizing Your Drink
Like with all Dutch Bros drinks, you can also customize your homemade Dutch Bros Protein Coffee. You can adjust the amount of protein drink, espresso shots, and even the number of syrups that you want.
As I talked about earlier, you can also use other flavored syrups aside from salted caramel and vanilla. You can make it your own version and have fun experimenting with different flavors. Adding spices such as cinnamon can also add a different flavor to the drink.
So, it’s really up to you how you want to customize your drink. You can always follow the recipe first and see if that is more than okay for your taste buds!
How Many Calories Are in a Dutch Bros Protein Coffee?
The calories in a Dutch Bros Protein Coffee vary depending on the flavor, cup size, and any other add-ons you may have. Here is the calorie information of the Dutch Bros Protein drink if you are ordering off the menu and will not be customizing your drink.
Iced Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Creamy Vanilla Protein Latte | 120 cal | 200 cal | 260 cal |
| Salted Caramel Protein Latte | 190 cal | 280 cal | 330 cal |
| Salted Caramel Protein Mocha | 200 cal | 290 cal | 340 cal |
| Protein Latte | 140 cal | 230 cal | 280 cal |
Hot Dutch Bros Protein Coffee
| Small | Medium | Large | |
| Creamy Vanilla Protein Latte | 200 cal | 290 cal | 340 cal |
| Salted Caramel Protein Latte | 280 cal | 360 cal | 420 cal |
| Salted Caramel Protein Mocha | 290 cal | 370 cal | 430 cal |
| Protein Latte | 230 cal | 310 cal | 360 cal |
Benefits of Making Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at Home
We all know that ordering specialty drinks can be quite expensive and can stack up, especially if you like to drink Dutch Bros regularly. Making one at home can reduce your costs, not just for the price of the drinks but also for transportation costs.
Imagine all the money you spent on daily trips to the store or delivery fees.
Another benefit of making Dutch Bros at home is that you can customize your drink any way you want without additional charges. You can definitely explore new flavors and options if you make the drink at home.
Conclusion
Dutch Bros drinks are delicious but they can also be very expensive. Making one at home can cut your costs and save you money in the long run. You can also recreate most of their drinks at home without much fuss and you can customize them according to your preference.
Aside from the Protein Coffee, you can also make these other Dutch Bros Drinks at home: Dutch Bros Kicker and Dutch Bros Cocomo. You can even make their soft top to add to your Protein Coffee!
Will you be trying to make Dutch Bros Protein Coffee at home anytime soon? Let me know how it goes!
