Protein Hot Chocolate
Cocoa powder, chocolate protein powder and almond milk come together in this creamy homemade protein hot chocolate. Makes one generous mug in 10 minutes.
Servings: 1
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (12 fl oz) non-dairy milk I used almond milk
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder I used Truvani
- 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup optional
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Add the milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, vanilla and salt to a blender or blender bottle. Add the maple syrup if using. Blend or shake until smooth and fully combined.1 ½ cups (12 fl oz) non-dairy milk, 1 Tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder, 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, ¼ teaspoon vanilla, pinch sea salt, 1 Tablespoon pure maple syrup
- Pour into a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring frequently, for about 4–5 minutes, until steaming and hot enough to drink. Do not let the mixture boil.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed. Pour into a large mug, add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
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Notes
- Milk: Regular milk works if you don’t need this recipe to be dairy-free.
- Protein powder: Tested with Truvani chocolate protein powder. Other powders may change the sweetness, thickness and nutrition.
- Storage: Refrigerate without toppings in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently, stirring and adding a splash of milk if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1glass | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 595mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g