How to Make Blended Protein Coffee with JOI (Dairy-Free & Ready to Scale)

How to Make Blended Protein Coffee with JOI (Dairy-Free & Ready to Scale)

A Better Way to Serve Creamy, High-Protein Coffee Drinks

Whether you're a café, smoothie bar developing blended iced drinks, protein coffee is a trend that continues to perform. But creating a creamy, consistent texture—without dairy, gums, or seed oils—can be a challenge.

That's where JOI comes in.

JOI’s whole-food plant bases let you create creamy, protein-rich iced coffee drinks that are:

✅ Fully dairy-free and vegan

✅ Clean-label, customizable, and shelf-stable (and thanks to JOI’s cold milling process, your finished drinks last longer than traditional from-scratch nut milks)

✅ Consistently smooth and satisfying

✅ Free from gums, emulsifiers, or oils

No need to pre-mix or refrigerate anything. Just scoop JOI right into your blender or batch mix.


How JOI Works in Iced Coffee Applications

JOI is available in almond, cashew, oat, hemp, soy, and coconut varieties. These shelf-stable concentrates (available in paste or powder) can be added directly into your recipe to create a rich, dairy-free milk base on the spot.

  • Skip the box. No pre-mixing required.
  • Skip the fridge. No cold chain needed.
  • Just scoop JOI, add water, and blend with coffee, protein powder (but note! JOI milk is already higher in protein and fiber than most boxed plant milks), ice and any other flavorings/add-ins.

This method saves space, reduces waste, and ensures your beverage is always made fresh to spec.

woman's hand holding an iced latte with a straw

Sample Formula: Blended Iced Protein Coffee with JOI

This high-protein, dairy-free blended coffee is easy to make and saves on refrigerated space:

Ingredients:

  • 2 Tbsp JOI Oat Creamer Powder (or substitute any JOI - such as almond protein powder or soy powder) or paste - such as almond or cashew)

  • 1 scoop protein powder

  • 4+ ounces coffee

  • 1 -2 cups ice

  • Optional: date, maple syrup, vanilla extract, pinch of salt or cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender

  2. Blend on high until frothy and creamy & serve


Why Foodservice & CPG Brands Love JOI

Traditional Plant Milk JOI-Based Alternative
Requires cold storage Shelf-stable, no refrigeration
Pre-mixed and diluted Concentrated and cost-controlled
Includes gums or oils Clean label, just real ingredients
Packaging waste Less packaging, less waste

JOI helps operators and developers cut cold chain costs, simplify inventory, and create dairy-free beverages that actually taste indulgent.


top shot of blended protein coffee

Let’s Blend Better

Whether you're serving customers in-store or formulating for shelf-stable bottled coffee, JOI gives you the flexibility to scale without compromise.

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Rich, creamy coffee. No dairy. No cold chain. That’s JOI.

 

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