> At a Glance
> – Dunkin’ adds Protein Milk with 15g protein per medium drink starting Jan. 7
> – Five new beverages include the Megan Thee Stallion collab Mango Protein Refresher
> – New $5 Meal Deal bundles Wake-Up Wrap, hash browns, and coffee for 2026
> – Why it matters: Coffee chains are racing to add functional nutrition without losing flavor or value
Dunkin’ is betting big on protein and value this winter. The chain’s Jan. 7 menu refresh pairs a macro-friendly milk option with a rock-bottom meal bundle, all while roping in Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion for star power.
The Protein Milk Lineup
Dunkin’ says its new Protein Milk tastes creamy-no chalky aftertaste-and slips 15g protein into any milk-based drink. Swap it into coffees, lattes, matcha, or Refreshers for the same up-charge as other alternatives.
Five core drinks now come pre-boosted:
- Megan’s Mango Protein Refresher – tropical mango flavor, collab branding
- Strawberry Protein Refresher – creamy spin on the Strawberry Dragonfruit classic
- Caramel Chocolate Iced Protein Latte – espresso, chocolate, caramel
- Almond Iced Protein Matcha Latte – toasted-almond note plus matcha
- Iced Protein Latte with Sugar-Free Vanilla – first-ever sugar-free syrup in the mix
Megan Thee Stallion hyped the launch:
> “Whether you’re drinking it to boost your fitness routine or just to power through a busy day, it’s the perfect drink for any occasion.”
Value Play: $5 Meal Deal
Starting in 2026, a $5 Meal Deal bundles:
- One Wake-Up Wrap
- Hash browns
- Medium 14 oz hot or 24 oz iced coffee
Winter Menu Extras
New and returning items round out the seasonal slate:
New beverages
- Caramel Chocolate Shakin’ Espresso – double shot, oat milk, shaken
- Cocoa Cloud Latte – caramel-chocolate espresso under Chocolate Cold Foam
- Berry Moonlight Daydream Refresher – Berry Sangria plus oat milk, Sweet Cold Foam top
New food
- Golden Chocolate Donut – golden-fudge filling, chocolate icing, crushed toffee
Returning favorite
- Sweet Black Pepper Bacon – brown-sugar/black-pepper seasoning on Snackin’ Bacon, Breakfast Sandwich, and Wake-Up Wrap
Industry Context
Dunkin’ follows Starbucks, which added Protein Cold Foams and Protein Lattes in November and dropped Caramel Protein on Jan. 6. Meanwhile, savory protein is surging: Chipotle’s Double High Protein Bowl hits 81g, and Arby’s Steak Nuggets deliver 17g.
Key Takeaways
- Protein Milk gives Dunkin’ a macro-friendly milk swap at no flavor cost
- The $5 bundle undercuts fast-food breakfast rivals
- A Grammy-level collab aims to keep the brand culturally hot
- Expect more chains to fold functional nutrition into everyday menu staples
Dunkin’ wants your morning run to deliver gains for both muscles and wallets.
