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Protein powder being mixed in a cup of coffee.
| Photo Credit: Johnce
Dalgona coffee was one of the food trends that took off during the COVID-19 lockdown, popularising a whipped version of the traditional Parsi pheteli (beaten) coffee. Around the same time, proffee — a combination of protein powder and coffee—emerged as a home-made drink and has since become popular among gym-goers.
For proffee, the coffee needs to be brewed ahead and cooled before being mixed with protein powder. Hot coffee can make the powder clumpy, resulting in a less-smooth drink. The two can be mixed with a stirrer or frother. Proffee drinkers say there is no fixed recipe; variations include milk and flavoured syrups.
For those who want it readymade and save themselves from the task of brewing and mix, there are brands in India that sell proffee. A quick online search on e-commerce sites list brands like TrueBasics, Horlicks, Sleepyowl, Earthful for proffee. Most of them claim to be sugar free and offers choice of flavours like hazelnut, vanilla, chocolate etc.
You get caffeine and protein in one glass instead of having coffee first and breakfast later. Nutritionist Dr Lovneet Batra categorises proffee as a drink of convenience. “If you drink coffee and add your protein to it, many consider it an easy ‘high-protein breakfast.’ From a nutrition standpoint, I don’t recommend it because it is an acidic combination. Even if one works out, caffeine comes as a pre-workout and protein as post-workout, so mixing them is just a matter of convenience.”
