Here's What You Need To Know About Starbucks' New Protein Drinks

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00:00Starbucks Announces New Protein Drinks

00:03When Starbucks announced they were launching protein drinks, I was instantly intrigued.

00:08As a protein and coffee lover who prefers to eat a majority of my meals at home and

00:13make my drinks myself, I've always been a bit skeptical about huge food chains coming

00:17out with health-conscious menu items.

00:20But the tides are changing, there's a real appetite for protein amongst consumers.

00:24A recent report from Cargill found that 61% of consumers upped their protein intake in

00:292024, up from only 48% in 2019, and companies must adapt.

00:36New Protein product line launch Thus, Starbucks released both protein cold

00:40foams and protein lattes that pack up to 36 grams of protein for people to get their gains

00:45on.

00:46I got to try some variations on the new offerings before they hit menus.

00:50Here are the full thoughts.

00:52Iced Matcha Latte plus Banana Protein Cold Foam

00:56The Iced Matcha Latte with Banana Protein Cold Foam was first, and it was exquisite.

01:01The banana flavor was way more subtle than expected, but the protein cold foam itself

01:06was still rich and creamy, adding a nice difference in texture from the iced matcha layer.

01:11After sipping further, it literally tasted like banana pudding.

01:15It offered a nice sweet sip that bordered dessert territory even if it is a better for you choice.

01:20Sugar-free vanilla protein latte plus sugar-free vanilla protein cold foam

01:26Finally, the cold brew with chocolate protein cold foam was by far my favorite of the three.

01:31Crafted with Starbucks protein milk, made from 2% milk and premium whey protein, it was

01:36topped with sugar-free vanilla protein cold foam.

01:39Though lacking strong coffee notes, it was impressively smooth without clumps.

01:44Cold Brew plus Chocolate Protein Cold Foam

01:47This protein-forward drink was by far my favorite of the three I tried.

01:50I'm a chocolate fiend at heart, so I didn't expect to not like it.

01:54With chocolate-flavored protein, cold foam on top of cold brew with just a bit of vanilla

01:59syrup, my first sip tasted just like brownie batter, insanely good.

02:04The foam itself was perfectly sweet and complemented the bitter cold brew so well, I couldn't stop

02:09sipping it.

02:11Final Verdict on Starbucks Protein Drinks

02:14Starbucks' new protein drinks offerings are a solid choice if you already make frequent

02:18runs to the cafe chain.

02:20Every combination was superb, allowing easy customization for a protein-packed drink.

02:25The cold foam is rich, flavorful, and not artificial.

02:29While the whey protein isn't vegan-friendly, the taste test suggests Starbucks could develop

02:33plant-based options soon.

02:35Yum all around!

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