3 Functional Twists on the Viral Pink Drink Trend
- Discover three trendy and sweet strawberry coffee drinks with a functional twist by using Bulletproof coffee and collagen products.
- Experiment with different textures and colors to give your coffee a creative spin and an Instagram worthy aesthetic.
- Stay on trend with Starbucks seasonal favorites made in the comfort of your own home.
We’ve all seen the “Pink Drink” dominating coffee shops and social media these days, thanks to Starbucks and their clever spin on classic coffee and tea beverages. The creamy, sweet, strawberry coconut milk drink is a viral craving that almost everyone has tried at least once.
We’ve certainly tried it (and loved it) but were inspired to make a better-for-you version by using Bulletproof coffee and collagen protein.
Keep reading to learn three ways to recreate this fan-favorite while feeling positive about nourishing your body.
Why the Pink Drink Trend Won’t Quit
Starbucks made it famous, TikTok made it viral, and now we’re remixing it with healthier substances and functional ingredients.
Our take on the pink drink features Bulletproof products and natural sweeteners in place of excess sugar. This way, you can be refreshed and satisfied without feeling heavy or tired from a sugar overload.
Why is it so popular? We think it’s the nostalgic flavor that reminisces on the simpler times of elementary school days, strawberry milk, and fluffy white clouds. One sip and you’ll be back on the playground at recess soaking up the sunshine and counting down the days until summer break.
Collagen Pink Drink
This Starbucks-inspired pink drink includes vanilla collagen peptides mixed into coconut milk for a creamy, protein-packed refresher.
While Starbucks uses a very sweet and sugary strawberry açai tea blend, we prefer unsweetened strawberry tea which allows you to sweeten to your liking. Want it to be a bit sweeter? Add agave to your tea or try muddling fresh chopped strawberries with a pinch of sugar to a bowl until they become syrupy. Add that in and mix it around for a slightly sweetened strawberry flavor.
Collagen Pink Drink
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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries or fresh strawberries diced
- 1 scoop Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- 1/3 cup strawberry tea chilled
- 2 tsp agave
Instructions
- Brew a small cup of strawberry tea and set aside to cool.
- In a large glass, mix Bulletproof Vanilla Collagen Peptides with the coconut milk.
- Shake or blend with a frother to combine
- Add a generous amount of ice and pour the chilled strawberry tea over the top along with a scoop of freeze-dried strawberries, agave, and coconut collagen milk. Mix and enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 8 oz
- Calories: 372
- Fat: 29 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Net Carbs: 20 g
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Korean Strawberry Milk Cold Brew
Milk-based drinks are huge in Korea along with many other flavored fruit creams and dessert-like creations such as the dalgona whipped coffee.
Korean Strawberry Milk Cold Brew is another rising trend because of its unique flavor pairing. It combines sweet and milky strawberries with bold and bitter flavors of American cold brew coffee, giving you an oddly refreshing combo that is both exotic and familiar.
The key to making this recipe a success is to cook the strawberries into a thick syrup with chunks of fruit that are small enough to fit through a straw.
We make this recipe with whole milk to stay as close to the original as possible, but feel free to substitute with any milk of choice.
Whipped Strawberry Almond Cloud Coffee
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Ingredients
- 1 scoop Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp strawberry syrup
- 2 scoops Protein Iced Coffee
- 8 oz almond milk
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup diced strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend 1 cup of strawberries into a purée
- In a saucepan, combine the purée and sugar.
- Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. The consistency should be thicker than syrup, but thinner than jam.
- Add the diced strawberries and refrigerate until chilled.
- In a mixing bowl or blender, add heavy cream, Bulletproof Vanilla Collagen Peptides, and strawberry syrup.
- Mix with a frother or blend until thick and creamy.
- In a large glass or protein shaker, add almond milk and Bulletproof Protein Iced Coffee. Shake or blend to combine.
- In another glass, spread the thick strawberry collagen foam to the inside of the glass.
- Add ice and instant iced coffee.
- Top with more strawberry cloud foam and a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 8 oz
- Calories: 488
- Fat: 27 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Net Carbs: 39 g
Whipped Strawberry Almond Cloud Coffee
Nothing sounds more relaxing and delicious than sipping on a cloud.
This Dalgona-style strawberry beverage is whipped to perfection with a soft and fluffy strawberry vanilla collagen foam.
Get creative with the presentation by smearing the fluffy foam over the inside of the glass before adding ice and pouring coffee and milk to get a fun cloud-like effect.
Whipped Strawberry Almond Cloud Coffee
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Ingredients
- 1 scoop Vanilla Collagen Peptides
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp strawberry syrup
- 2 scoops Protein Iced Coffee
- 8 oz almond milk
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 cup strawberries
- 1/4 cup diced strawberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend 1 cup of strawberries into a purée
- In a saucepan, combine the purée and sugar.
- Bring to a boil for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat. The consistency should be thicker than syrup, but thinner than jam.
- Add the diced strawberries and refrigerate until chilled.
- In a mixing bowl or blender, add heavy cream, Bulletproof Vanilla Collagen Peptides, and strawberry syrup.
- Mix with a frother or blend until thick and creamy.
- In a large glass or protein shaker, add almond milk and Bulletproof Protein Iced Coffee. Shake or blend to combine.
- In another glass, spread the thick strawberry collagen foam to the inside of the glass.
- Add ice and instant iced coffee.
- Top with more strawberry cloud foam and a sprinkle of freeze-dried strawberries. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information
- Servings: 8 oz
- Calories: 488
- Fat: 27 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Net Carbs: 39 g
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