Consume an iced caramel coffee prepared with protein-fortified plant-based milk to easily obtain 15g of protein and support an active lifestyle without using protein powder.

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The idea of using a fortified plant-based milk to boost your coffee is an excellent strategy for increasing daily protein intake in a simple and natural way. A systematic review of clinical trials published in the *Scientific Journal of Sport and Performance* (Inamdar et al., 2025) confirms that plant proteins support strength and recovery in a way that is quite comparable to animal proteins. Furthermore, the presence of an espresso provides caffeine, the benefits of which for alertness and physical energy are solidly demonstrated by an umbrella meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials in the *British Journal of Sports Medicine*. However, the addition of caramel syrup introduces simple sugars that increase caloric intake without direct nutritional benefit, which suggests moderation depending on your wellness goals. Finally, although 15g of protein constitutes an excellent intake for a snack, observational and intervention data often suggest aiming for 20 to 30g per serving to ideally optimize muscle building after physical exertion.

the sources

1. 1Morton RW, Murphy KT, McKellar SR, et al. 2018
2. 2Leidy HJ, Clifton PM, Astrup A, et al. 2015