There’s a lot of food noise all around us, and there have definitely been trends in what we are told we need to fuel our bodies. We’ve heard about carbs, fats, fiber, and everything else under the sun. Right now, the hubbub is definitely on protein.
Go to any of the leading coffee chains and you’ll have the option of getting a shot of protein in your coffee for an additional fee. But whatever marketing you want to believe, one thing is true: Athletes do need protein, and a bit more than a sedentary person would. We need to repair and build muscle tissue that’s damaged during exercise. Runners, this means you.
If you’re as busy as I am, you want your protein intake to be easy and hopefully to taste good. That’s where Javvy comes in. I drink coffee every day and I also aim to drink a couple bottles of water a day too. So Javvy’s Protein Coffee, Protein Creamer, and Clear Protein Refreshers are very convenient and in line with my daily activities and goals.
Each of these contain at least 10g of protein per serving. The creamer I received has 11g (though the version online has 14g, so maybe this has improved even further) which means throwing a scoop of that into the protein coffee will get me to 21-24g of protein in one delicious drink.
Even better, all of these products have no sugar or artificial sweeteners. Instead, you’ll get prebiotics, MCTs, and collagen. What this amounts to is stuff that tastes good but is also good for your body.
Protein Coffee and Protein Creamer
I got to try the Protein Coffee in two flavors, Caramel and Blueberry Crumble. There are currently 17 different flavors available, and my guess is that number will continue to grow. Your only problem might be deciding which to try first. The Café Classic and Mocha flavors are likely the more traditional route, but you could go for Banana Bread or Cookie Dough if you’re feeling more adventurous.
As mentioned previously, the coffee has no added sugar or artificial sweeteners, and there’s no stevia either. It’s 100% real coffee and contains prebiotics and MCTs. At 10g of protein per serving, you’re starting your day off right with a cup of this iced coffee.
The Protein Creamer I mixed the coffee with was the Sweet Cream flavor, which, in my opinion, will go well with every flavor of coffee. It is available in 8 flavors, so you pick what you like. Again, there are no artificial sweeteners and 0g of sugar. It’s lactose free and has MCTs and prebiotics.
Even better, you’ll get 11-14g of collagen, which is considered the biological glue of the human body, providing strength, elasticity, and support to skin, bones, organs, and all sorts of other stuff to benefit our bodies.
Okay, enough science. How does it taste? I’ve tried many of the brands out there. Some of them are awful. Some are okay. Javvy tastes delicious. I was honestly surprised that there was no sugar in the coffee and creamer, because the combo definitely tasted like something you’d get at a coffee shop for $8 a pop and loaded with sugar.
Mix a scoop of the coffee and a scoop of the creamer with milk (or a dairy-free alternative, if that’s your preference) and use the free frother that comes with your purchase of $50 or more and you’re in business. Add some ice and you’re ready to start your day!
I will mention that it was a bit messy when I opened the bags because the enclosed scoops had shifted to the bottom and the nature of a powder means you’ll probably get a sprinkling elsewhere when trying to get it into your cup. Also, blending it completely will take a bit of patience. I used the frother for a full 5 minutes and still had some clumps in the final product, but it still beat all the other instant iced coffee concoctions I’ve tried by a longshot.
Clear Protein Refreshers
The Javvy Clear Protein Refreshers will really help me meet my “drink more water” goal. As a running coach, I preach to the high heavens about hydrating, but as a distance runner, I suck at listening to my own advice.
The Clear Protein Refreshers come in 7 delicious flavors, so that will really help keep me motivated. In addition to the 0g of sugar and no artificial sweeteners (as well as no synthetic colors,) you’ll get your electrolytes, 3g of fiber, that wonderful collagen I preached about earlier, and prebiotics.
You’ll also get 45 mg of caffeine, so this is an ideal drink for me when I’ve at work and trying to get through the mid-day yawns. The Refreshers contain 10g of protein per scoop, so that’s a great way to stack onto your morning with the coffee and creamer.
The flavor of the Refreshers is also delicious. Many drink mixes are overly sweet or synthetic to the taste, but the Javvy Refreshers are just as the name suggests.. Refreshing.
My one and only complaint for the Refreshers is that I wish that the measuring scoop was slimmer. If I’m using a water bottle with a narrow opening, the scoop will not pour easily into it. Maybe I just need to search for the perfect water bottle for this purpose.
Promo Codes
And now for the sweet deals! Save up to 38% on your first order with the following codes:
- Get 20% off your one-time purchase with code BF20 (from 11/1 to 12/1)
- Get a FREE Javvy Tumbler with purchase of $50 with code TUMBLER20 (11/1 to 11/23)
- Get a FREE Javvy Frother with purchase of $50 with code FROTHER20 (11/23 to 12/1)
