Dutch Bros Protein Coffee: Prices, Flavors & Protein Per Size (2027)

Protein coffee is one of Dutch Bros' newest menu lines. Instead of regular milk, these drinks use protein milk, so a latte doubles as a solid source of protein. The official menu describes them as a good source of protein and high in calcium. They come hot or iced in several flavors, including zero sugar added versions. This guide covers typical prices, every official flavor, and protein, calories and caffeine straight from the Dutch Bros nutrition guide.

Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. Protein coffee prices vary more than most drinks, so confirm in the Dutch Bros app. For other coffee, see Dutch Bros coffee prices.

Dutch Bros protein coffee prices

2026 reports put protein coffee between $4.00-$6.00 for a small, $6.49-$7.00 for a medium and $7.49-$8.00 for a large. That makes it the most expensive coffee line, roughly $1.25 to $1.50 more than a regular latte.

Official protein, calories and caffeine

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

Hot protein lattes carry the most protein because the cup holds more protein milk and no ice: 26 g in a small, 36 g in a medium and 42 g in a large plain protein latte. Iced versions have less, from 16 g to 32 g. Flavored versions such as the Golden Eagle and Hopscotch protein lattes have 13 to 39 g depending on size.

One surprise: protein coffee has noticeably less caffeine than a regular latte. A medium hot protein latte has 67 mg against 95 mg in a regular latte, and a small iced protein latte has just 29 mg. If you want caffeine and protein, add an extra shot for $0.50-$1.25.

Protein latte vs regular latte

Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.

The protein latte doubles the protein of a regular latte at the same size, with similar calories and much less sugar in the plain version. It costs about $1.50 more for a medium. Compare more on our latte prices page.

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Which protein flavor to choose

The plain Protein Latte is the leanest, at 220 calories and 26 g of protein for a small hot. The Vanilla Protein Latte adds sweetness for about 60 more calories. The Golden Eagle Protein Latte brings the signature vanilla-caramel taste. Hopscotch, a butterscotch-style flavor, comes as a latte or mocha. Zero Sugar Added versions of the vanilla and Hopscotch drinks cut sugar sharply. In fall, the seasonal Cookie Butter Protein Latte appears; see the fall menu.

Who protein coffee is for

Protein coffee suits people who skip breakfast, gym-goers who want protein on the way to or from a workout, and anyone trying to eat more protein without another shake. It is less useful if you already get plenty of protein or care most about price. A medium protein coffee costs about $1.50 more than a medium latte, which adds up to more than $40 a month for a daily drinker.

Ordering tips

Order hot if protein is your priority, since hot sizes have the most protein milk. Skip Soft Top if you are tracking calories. Choose a zero sugar added flavor to keep sugar low. And because it is one of the priciest coffees, use your 325-point Rewards drink on a large protein coffee. See Dutch Rewards and sugar-free drinks.

Is Dutch Bros protein coffee worth it?

For anyone trying to hit a protein target, yes: 36 g of protein in a medium hot protein latte for about $6.75 is competitive with buying a coffee and a protein drink separately. For casual coffee drinkers, the extra cost and lower caffeine make a regular latte or cold brew the better buy.

Protein coffee hot vs iced

The temperature you choose changes the drink more than most people expect. Hot protein lattes use more protein milk because there is no ice in the cup, so they carry more protein, more calories and a little more caffeine. Iced versions are lighter and more refreshing but have about a third less protein at each size. If protein is the reason you are ordering, go hot; if you just want a lighter iced latte with some extra protein, iced works well.

Protein coffee price per gram of protein

At about $6.75 for a medium hot protein latte with 36 g of protein, you pay roughly 19 cents per gram of protein, plus you get your coffee. That compares well with many ready-to-drink protein shakes, which makes protein coffee a reasonable replacement if you would otherwise buy both.

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