Dalgona Protein Iced Coffee
A frothy, Korean Dalgona-style protein iced coffee made with Nescafe — 25g protein at only 145 calories, no blender needed
Instant coffee and vanilla whey shaken hard in a shaker bottle until it foams up into a thick, frothy whip. Poured over iced almond milk. No blender needed.
📊Nutrition
Per serving
🧾Ingredients
The Coffee Base
- 1 heaping tspNescafe (нескафе), dissolved in 1 tbsp warm waterDissolving the instant coffee in warm water first ensures it blends perfectly with the cold ingredients
The Protein & Volume
- 1 scoop (30g)vanilla Whey Protein (веј ванила)Vanilla whey pairs perfectly with the coffee and creates a massive foam when shaken
- 150mlunsweetened almond milkZero-sugar base that keeps the drink clean and lean
- 1 large handfulice cubesAdded directly to the shaker to chill and help aerate the mixture
👨🍳Method
Dissolve the Coffee
30 secDissolve your heaping teaspoon of Nescafe in 1 tablespoon of warm water in a small cup. Stir until fully dissolved.
Load the Shaker
30 secAdd the dissolved Nescafe, almond milk, vanilla whey protein, and a large handful of ice cubes to your shaker bottle.
The Dalgona Shake
40 secShake vigorously for 30–40 seconds until the instant coffee and whey foam up heavily. You will feel the pressure build from the aeration — that's the magic happening!
Pour & Serve
30 secPour the entire bubbly, caffeinated mixture (including the ice) into a tall glass. The massive foam layer on top is the signature Dalgona look. No blender needed!