Tim Hortons Protein Latte: Price, Calories, Protein and Review

The Tim Hortons Protein Latte is the easiest way I have found to get real protein from a coffee run. It looks and tastes like a regular latte, but it is made with a lactose free, high protein dairy beverage instead of regular milk, so a medium hot latte gives you about 20 grams of protein without any protein powder.

In this guide I cover the price and calories of every size, how much protein you get hot or iced, what Tims actually uses to add the protein, the full ingredient list, how to add protein to other Tims drinks, whether it is healthy, and what reviewers and a sport dietitian think. Prices come from recent Canadian menu listings and change by province and restaurant, so check the Tims app before you order.

What Is the Tims Protein Latte?

The Protein Latte is a latte made with espresso and a lactose free, high protein dairy beverage. Tim Hortons launched it across Canada on August 28, 2025, as part of a new lineup of protein drinks, and some locations already had it earlier that year. According to Tims, a medium hot Protein Latte has 20 grams of protein and a medium iced Protein Latte has 17 grams.

You can order it hot or iced, plain or with a flavour shot, and the same high protein dairy beverage can be added to other Tims drinks too. Reviewers consistently say it tastes just like a regular latte, with no chalky texture or aftertaste.

Tim Hortons Protein Latte Price and Calories

Hot Protein Lattes

These are the hot Protein Latte prices by size on a recent Canadian listing, with calories for the plain latte. The Sugar Free Vanilla version costs the same.

Protein Latte

• Small
• Medium
• Large

🏷️ $3.99 • 110 Cals

🏷️ $4.49 • 170 Cals

🏷️ $4.99 • 230 Cals

Sugar Free Vanilla Protein Latte

• Small
• Medium
• Large

🏷️ $3.99

🏷️ $4.49

🏷️ $4.99

How Much Is a Protein Latte at Tim Hortons?

A small Protein Latte costs $3.99, a medium costs $4.49 and a large costs $4.99 on a recent Canadian listing. Another recent listing shows a small at $4.19 and a medium at $4.69, so the price you pay depends on your province and restaurant. Flavour shots like vanilla, sugar free vanilla or chocolate add about $0.60, and an extra espresso shot adds about $1.20.

Compared with a regular latte, you pay a little more for the protein. When the drinks launched in 2025, Chatelaine found a small hot Protein Latte at $3.99 versus $3.69 for a regular small latte, and a small iced Protein Latte at $4.49 versus $3.69 for a regular iced latte. For roughly double the protein, most people find that a fair trade.

How Much Protein Is in a Tims Protein Latte?

This is the number most people are looking for. Here is the protein by size and style, from Tims and recent nutrition listings:

The iced version has a little less protein than the hot one at the same size. A regular small latte has about 6 grams of protein, so the Protein Latte roughly doubles it. If you want the most protein, choose the hot Protein Latte, since it beats the iced one at every size listed.

Tim Hortons Protein Latte Nutrition

Here are the full nutrition numbers for the hot Protein Latte, based on recent Canadian listings:

A large hot Protein Latte has 230 calories. The sugar in the plain latte comes from the milk itself, not from added syrup, so the numbers only go up when you add a flavour shot or sweetener. A sport dietitian who reviewed the drink noted that the base has no added sugar. For the macros on a flavoured or iced version, the Tims app shows the exact numbers as you build your drink.

What Does Tim Hortons Use for Protein Lattes?

Tims does not use protein powder. The protein comes from a lactose free, high protein dairy beverage that replaces regular milk in the latte. Here are the ingredients from Canadian listings:

In simple terms, it starts as milk with extra milk protein added. Lactase is the enzyme that breaks down lactose, which is why the drink is lactose free. Chatelaine explains that dipotassium phosphate stops the milk from curdling in hot coffee, while corn starch and carrageenan keep the drink thick and smooth. That is also why it does not taste chalky like a coffee mixed with protein powder.

How to Add Protein to Other Tims Drinks

The Protein Latte is not the only way to get more protein at Tims. According to Tims, you can add the same lactose free, high protein dairy beverage to other drinks, including hot and iced coffee, tea, Cold Brew and Iced Capps. That means you can turn your usual Double Double or a tea latte into a higher protein drink without changing your order much.

A sport dietitian who reviewed the drinks actually ordered a tea based protein latte because she does not drink coffee, and she found it smooth, creamy and slightly sweet. If you prefer iced drinks, the protein option works in an Iced Capp too, and you can see every coffee on my Tim Hortons coffee menu guide. Tims also sells fruit based Protein Quenchers, which are covered in its cold drinks lineup.

Is the Protein Latte at Tims Healthy?

For most people, it is one of the better drinks at Tims. Sport dietitian Stephanie Hnatiuk reviewed it and called it a practical way to add protein, especially for people who struggle to get protein in the morning or want something more filling than a plain coffee between meals. She also pointed out that it is not a meal replacement, since it has no fibre and not enough calories to stand in for a full meal.

There are a few things to keep in mind. The drink is lactose free, but it still contains milk protein, so it is not suitable for anyone with a dairy allergy or anyone who is vegan. Flavour shots and sweeteners add sugar and calories, so keep it plain or choose sugar free vanilla if you are watching sugar. And if you already make lattes at home, the dietitian’s tip is to buy a high protein milk at the grocery store and make your own for less.

Tims Protein Latte Review

Reviews have been very positive. Chatelaine tried both the hot and iced versions and said they tasted identical to the regular lattes, with a perfectly smooth texture and zero aftertaste. The sport dietitian expected a chalky protein powder taste and was pleasantly surprised by how smooth and creamy it was. On the Tims subreddit, one early reviewer gave a large unsweetened iced Protein Latte an 8 out of 10 and called it pretty decent.

My take: it tastes like a regular latte with a slightly richer, creamier body. If you already order a latte at Tims, switching to the Protein Latte costs a little more and gives you a lot more protein, which makes it an easy upgrade.

What to Pair With a Protein Latte

A Protein Latte pairs best with food that adds fibre and a bit more substance. For a high protein breakfast, I like it with an Egg & Cheese sandwich or Omelette Bites from the Tim Hortons breakfast menu. If you want something sweet, a donut from the Tim Hortons donuts menu or a few Timbits work well, though they add sugar. For every other drink option, see the Tim Hortons drinks menu.

Final Thoughts

The Tim Hortons Protein Latte is one of the smartest upgrades on the drink menu. A medium hot latte gives you 20 grams of protein for 170 calories, it tastes just like a regular latte, and it costs only a little more. Order it plain or with sugar free vanilla to keep the sugar down, add the same protein beverage to your coffee or tea if you prefer, and pair it with a real breakfast for a full meal. Check the Tims app for your local price, and see the complete Tim Hortons menu for everything else.

Jordan Ellis

Hi, I’m Jordan. I started this site because finding current Tim Hortons prices online was harder than it should be, and most menu pages I came across were years out of date. I check prices against the official Tim Hortons app and website, and I keep every page updated whenever prices, sizes, or items change. If something doesn’t match what you’re seeing at your local store, message me through the contact page, and I’ll look into it.