Coffee addicts, take note: a surprising addition to your morning brew could not only enhance its flavour but also help those trying to shed those extra pounds.

Social media sensation Gen Coco has shared "one of her most requested recipes," and it's no ordinary cup of .

While it's common knowledge that weight loss requires a calorie deficit and enjoyable, sustainable exercise, it's also important to make sure you're getting enough protein. However, there are clever ways to boost your intake without resorting to endless chicken, broccoli, and rice meals.

This unique coffee boasts 13 grams of protein while containing just 90 calories. "Here's how I make sure I always have a high protein breakfast", Gen Coco captioned her video, inviting followers to: "Try this protein coffee the next time you want an easy way to hit your goal".

She credits her impressive 50-pound weight loss journey and her ability to maintain it to incorporating "One of the biggest things that helped me lose 50lbs but also keep it off was finding ways to add hidden protein to my every day recipes," into her daily recipes, which she says helps her "feel fuller longer, decreases cravings, and can increase metabolic efficiency."

The recipe itself is "so simple", according to Gen Coco. Just prepare your regular coffee, then "add in your favourite protein powder", followed by "your favourite milk".

In her post, she clarifies: "I only do 1/2 serving of protein to keep it from getting grainy/overpowering the coffee flavour."

The savvy mum also advised her followers to "make sure you aren't drinking it too late in the day, where it disrupts your sleep," highlighting the importance of rest for overall health.

Healthline states that "high protein intake has been shown to significantly boost metabolism and increase the number of calories you burn."

In a revealing 12-month study involving 130 overweight individuals on a calorie-restricted diet, those on a high-protein regimen shed 53% more body fat than participants consuming a normal amount of protein with the same caloric intake.

For those aiming to keep the pounds off, a slight uptick in protein could be beneficial. Healthline cites research indicating that boosting protein from 15% to 18% of total calorie consumption halved the rate of weight regain.

Moreover, an increased protein diet curbs appetite and hunger, augments muscle mass and strength, fortifies bones, slashes cravings and the urge for late-night munching, accelerates metabolism aiding in fat loss, lowers blood pressure, assists in sustaining weight loss, is safe for healthy kidneys, aids bodily repair post-injury, and supports fitness into later life.