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Protein Latte: The High-Performance Coffee Essential

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Sugar-Free Vanilla Protein Matcha

$6.75 – 130 Calories

$7.15 – 220 Calories

$7.35 – 300 Calories

$7.95 – 370 Calories

The Protein Latte serves as the core foundation of Starbucks 2026 functional coffee lineup, designed specifically for customers who prefer the pure, unadorned taste of bold signature espresso without any added flavorings like vanilla or caramel. By replacing the standard 2% milk with Starbucks’ proprietary Protein-boosted Milk—a specially blended combination of 2% dairy and premium whey protein isolate—this latte becomes a high-performance, clean alternative to traditional coffee drinks. The result is a smooth, creamy latte that retains the familiar mouthfeel and rich espresso character of a classic version, while delivering a dramatically improved protein-to-calorie ratio. This makes it an ideal functional tool for morning routines, offering sustained energy, enhanced muscle support, and recovery benefits in every cup.

What’s Included In It?

  • Short (8 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso Roast, Steamed Protein-boosted Milk (2% Milk + Whey Protein Isolate).
  • Tall (12 fl oz): 1 Shot Signature Espresso Roast, Steamed Protein-boosted Milk (2% Milk + Whey Protein Isolate).
  • Grande (16 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, Steamed Protein-boosted Milk (2% Milk + Whey Protein Isolate).
  • Venti (20 fl oz): 2 Shots Signature Espresso Roast, Steamed Protein-boosted Milk (2% Milk + Whey Protein Isolate).

Nutrition & Calories Insights Table

NutrientAmount per Short (8 oz)% Daily Value
Calories1508%
Total Fat3g4%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrates18g7%
Sugars17g34%
Protein14g28%
NutrientAmount per Tall (12 oz)% Daily Value
Calories23012%
Total Fat4.5g6%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrates27g10%
Sugars26g52%
Protein20g40%
NutrientAmount per Grande (16 oz)% Daily Value
Calories31016%
Total Fat6g8%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrates36g13%
Sugars34g68%
Protein27g54%
NutrientAmount per Venti (20 oz)% Daily Value
Calories40020%
Total Fat8g10%
Sodium200mg9%
Total Carbohydrates46g17%
Sugars44g88%
Protein34g68%

What Are The Customization options Available In Protein Latte

  • 2% Milk
  • Almond
  • Coconut
  • Breve (Half & Half)
  • Heavy Cream
  • Nonfat Milk
  • Oatmilk
  • Protein-boosted Milk
  • Soy
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • Whole Milk
  • Whipped Cream
  • Extra Whipped Cream
  • Light Whipped Cream
  • No Whipped Cream
  • Cinnamon Powder
  • Nutmeg Powder
  • Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Extra Salted Brown Butter Topping
  • Light Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • No Salted Brown–Buttery Topping
  • Caramel Brulée Topping
  • Caramel Crunch Topping
  • Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
  • Cookie Crumble Topping
  • Chocolate Curls Topping
  • Pumpkin Spice Topping
  • Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
  • Caramel Drizzle
  • Mocha Drizzle
  • Nondairy Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Protein Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Protein Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Protein Cold Foam
  • Matcha Protein Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Protein Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Protein Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Protein Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Protein Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Protein Cold Foam
  • Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Extra Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Light Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • No Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Banana Cream Cold Foam
  • Brown Sugar Cream Cold Foam
  • Caramel Brulée Cream Cold Foam
  • Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam
  • Gingerbread Cream Cold Foam
  • Matcha Cream Cold Foam
  • Peppermint Chocolate Cream Cold Foam
  • Pistachio Cream Cold Foam
  • Salted Caramel Cream Cold Foam
  • Strawberry Cream Cold Foam
  • Sugar Cookie Cream Cold Foam
  • None
  • No water – Prepared with 2% Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Almondmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Coconutmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Cream (Half & Half)
  • No water – Prepared with Heavy Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Nonfat Milk
  • No water – Prepared with Oatmilk
  • No water – Prepared with Soymilk
  • No water – Prepared with Nondairy Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Vanilla Sweet Cream
  • No water – Prepared with Whole Milk
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Caramel Brulée Sauce
  • Dark Caramel Sauce
  • Mocha Sauce
  • White Chocolate Mocha Sauce
  • Brown Sugar Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Caramel Syrup
  • Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
  • Gingerbread Syrup
  • Hazelnut Syrup
  • Peppermint Syrup
  • Sugar Cookie Syrup
  • Sugar-Free Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Syrup
  • Vanilla Bean Powder scoops
  • Add Shots
  • None
  • Blonde Espresso
  • Signature Espresso
  • 1/2 Decaf
  • Decaf Espresso Roast
  • 1/3 Decaf
  • 2/3 Decaf
  • None
  • Ristretto
  • Long Shot
  • None
  • Upside Down
  • None
  • Line the Cup with Caramel Sauce
  • Line the Cup with Mocha Sauce
  • Ice
  • Extra Ice
  • Light Ice
  • No Ice
  • Pistachio Sauce
  • Matcha Powder scoops
  • Classic Syrup
  • Honey Blend Syrup
  • Honey
  • Sugar In The Raw®
  • Splenda®
  • Stevia in the Raw®
  • Sugar
  • Personal Cup
  • None
  • Short Cup
  • Tall Cup
  • Grande Cup
  • Venti Cup

Frequently Asked Questions – Protein Latte

The standard Protein Latte is lower in calories because it contains no added flavoring syrups. By skipping the vanilla syrup entirely, it eliminates roughly 20 calories per pump that would otherwise be present in the Vanilla Protein Latte, allowing the focus to remain solely on the nutrition from the espresso and the Protein-boosted Milk.

Yes, the Protein-boosted Milk is pre-mixed. Starbucks professionally homogenizes flavorless whey protein isolate directly into the 2% milk base before it arrives at stores. This careful blending process ensures the milk steams smoothly, stays creamy, and never develops a chalky or clumpy texture.

Absolutely—Blonde Espresso is one of the most popular 2026 customizations for the Protein Latte. Switching to Blonde Roast gives the drink a lighter, slightly sweeter coffee profile while providing a small increase in caffeine content compared to the standard Signature Espresso.

The standard Protein-boosted Milk is dairy-based only (made with 2% milk and whey protein). For a dairy-free alternative, you can order the latte with any plant-based milk (such as Almondmilk or Oatmilk) and request that a scoop of Vegan Protein Powder be added and steamed in.

The Venti size (20 oz) contains a significantly larger volume of steamed Protein-boosted Milk compared to the Grande. This greater amount of the protein-enriched milk naturally results in both a higher total protein content (around 38g) and a corresponding increase in calories due to the extra volume of milk.

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