Are there even more protein Starbucks drinks than before? There sure are.
It all started with a few protein lattes but has expanded to cold foams of all kinds. There are so many combinations out there that it can get overwhelming fast, so we rounded up the most popular ones to save you the scrolling.
Protein Starbucks Drinks To Try Now
Before we get there, a couple of quick things to note. These drinks are listed in no particular order, so there’s no pressure to start from the top.
Protein amounts listed are also based on grande sizes, so if you’re going bigger or smaller, your numbers will vary accordingly. Now let’s get into it.
1. Chocolate Cream Protein Cold Brew (19 g)
Your classic cold brew gets a serious upgrade here. Starbucks cold brew is sweetened with vanilla syrup and topped with chocolate protein cold foam, delivering about 19g of protein per grande.
Want a lighter version? Swap the vanilla for sugar-free. It tastes like a really good mocha, not a gym shake.
How To Order:
“I’d love a grande Chocolate Cream Protein Cold Brew, please.”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Cold Brew
- Vanilla Syrup
- Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
2. Banana Bread Matcha (24g)
This high-protein Starbucks drink layers earthy, antioxidant-rich matcha with brown sugar syrup, like freshly-baked banana bread. Cool banana foam tops it off for 24g protein.
Available on the menu, but customize it by using protein milk for added protein power, though it may affect flavor.
How To Order:
“Can I grab an Iced Matcha with banana protein cold foam?”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Matcha
- Brown Sugar Syrup
- Milk
- Banana Protein Cold Foam
- Caramel Crunch Topping
3. Cold Brew with Raspberry (15g)
Give your cold brew a fruity glow-up by ordering it with vanilla syrup and protein raspberry cold foam on top. It’s a simple customization that adds a berry twist and around 15g of protein.
Fair warning, though, raspberry is a seasonal flavor and rumored to be leaving soon, so order it while you can.
How To Order:
“I’ll have a grande Cold Brew with 2 pumps of vanilla syrup and raspberry protein cold foam, thanks.”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Cold Brew
- Vanilla Syrup
- Raspberry Protein Cold Foam
4. Vanilla Cream Protein Latte (56g)
She’s a smooth, coffee-forward iced latte topped with sweet, frothy vanilla protein cold foam for around 26g of protein per grande. You can get the latte alone, but honestly, it feels a little mid, so the cold foam is non-negotiable.
Want even more protein? Swap in protein milk too, and you’ve basically turned your coffee order into a workout.
How To Order:
“May I have a Vanilla Protein Latte with vanilla cold foam?”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Espresso
- Protein Boosted Milk
- Vanilla Syrup
- Vanilla Protein Cold Foam
5. Dubai Chocolate Matcha (19g)
This decadent sipper layers earthy matcha, pistachio sauce, and chocolate cream cold foam for a truly extra sip. A grande clocks in around 400 calories, which, yes, is a lot, but some drinks are worth indulging in.
Swap the regular cold foam for protein cold foam to sneak in some extra gains.
How To Order:
“Can I grab the Dubai Chocolate Matcha with chocolate protein cold foam?”
Ingredients:
- Matcha
- Milk
- Pistachio Sauce
- Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
- Salted Brown-Buttery Topping
6. Banana Bread Latte (24g)
The secret menu strikes again! TikTok has made this one viral and beloved. Other recipes exist, but this is the top contender: Blonde espresso on ice with a splash of oat milk, two syrups, caramel sauce, and banana protein cold foam.
So many bougie customizations, though; your wallet might cry.
How To Order:
“An Iced Double Blonde Espresso with oat milk, 1 pump brown sugar syrup, 1 pump hazelnut syrup. Line the cup with caramel and top it up with banana protein cold foam and cinnamon powder.”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Blonde Espresso
- Oat Milk
- Brown Sugar Syrup
- Hazelnut Syrup
- Caramel Sauce
- Banana Protein Cold Foam
- Cinnamon Powder
7. Protein Pink Drink (24g)
Your go-to Pink Drink is now packed with protein, complete with Starbucks’ blessing.
Banana protein cold foam (an additional $2ish) turbo-charges your Refresher with about 24g of protein per grande. So easy to order too! Just ask the foam on top for smoothie-like deliciousness.
How To Order:
“Can I get a Pink Drink with no inclusions, topped with banana protein cold foam, please?”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Strawberry Acai Base
- Coconut Milk
- Banana Protein Cold Foam
8. Pistachio Protein Latte (29g)
Another good one is the pistachio latte, and subbing in protein milk here is literally the easiest swap that has ever existed.
The nutty, almost sweet flavor of the pistachio latte works shockingly well with creamy protein milk, and you will barely notice a difference.
Boom…One simple swap and suddenly your coffee order is doing double duty.
How To Order:
“Just a Pistachio Latte, sub regular milk for protein milk, please.”
Ingredients:
- Espresso
- Protein Boosted Milk
- Pistachio Sauce
- Salted Brown-Buttery Topping
9. Cold Brew with Protein Cold Foam (15g)
Respect the OG cold brew protein drink and one of the simplest orders on this list. Also, the best drink for beginner protein drinkers.
Order a regular Starbucks cold brew topped with protein cold foam. Around 15g of protein per grande. Don’t forget, sometimes simple is best.
How To Order:
“I’d like a Cold Brew with protein cold foam, please.”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Cold Brew
- Protein Cold Foam
10. Caramel Protein Latte (27g)
One of Starbucks’ newer additions, this year-round drink pairs espresso with protein-boosted milk and caramel syrup for 27g of protein per grande.
Fair warning…the flavor is slightly different from a classic caramel latte, with a noticeable caramel aftertaste. It’s also available with sugar-free caramel if you want to keep it lighter.
How To Order:
“Just a grande Iced Caramel Protein Latte, thank you!”
Ingredients:
- Ice
- Espresso
- Protein Boosted Milk
- Caramel Syrup
Health Focused? Try These Drinks Next
Hope this list helped you find your next protein Starbucks drinks!
And if you’re still in full health-maxxing mode, be sure to check out our roundups of low-calorie drinks and our protein dessert picks below. Your body will thank you, and honestly, so will your mouth.
