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Protein Hot Chocolate
Servings: 1
This rich and creamy protein hot chocolate recipe is healthy, super easy to make, completely adaptable, and of course delicious.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups coconut milk (or other milk, as desired)
- 1 1/2 - 2 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional; or to taste
- 1/2 ounce sugar-free dark chocolate (or chocolate chips: optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (15-20 grams protein per scoop. See notes for alternatives.)
- 1 dash stevia extract (or other sweetener, as desired)
- whipped cream, sugar-free marshmallows, cocoa powder, cinnamon, vanilla powder, or additional chocolate chips for topping: optional
Instructions
- Add coconut milk to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat until steaming but not boiling.
- Add the cocoa powder, salt, cinnamon, and coffee or espresso powder (if using), and whisk until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low. Add chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips (if using) and whisk until melted and blended.
- Add protein powder and whisk in.
- Add more coconut milk or some water if needed.
- Adjust cocoa amount and sweetener, if desired.
- Froth with immersion blender or frother to make it super creamy.
- Add desired toppings and serve.
Notes
- Protein Powder: You can use whatever protein powder you like for this hot chocolate. Whey protein will give you a creamier result. I simply avoid whey due to not being able to tolerate much dairy and also most of them on the market aren't very clean. I recommend choosing a grass-fed whey protein if you go that direction and an organic protein powder if you choose plant-based.
- Other Protein Powder Flavors: If you choose a non-chocolate protein powder, you'll want to add some more cocoa powder to the drink: perhaps about another tablespoon. If using and unsweetened protein powder, you'll want to add additional sweetener as well.
- Oat Milk Tip: If you use oat milk for this recipe, you can likely reduce the sweetener.
- Sweetener Options: Start with less sweetener and add more as needed. I personally use stevia extract or pure monk fruit, but you can use whatever you like, including coconut sugar, honey, or a granulated low-carb sweetener. If you do use a granulated sweetener, I recommend grinding it first so it dissolves more easily.
- Whisk/Stir: You'll want to whisk the mixture continually when heating to prevent clumping and scorching.
- Heat: Heating this mixture too hot can lead to the protein powder clumping and the milk scalding or separating. Using medium-low or low heat is best.
- Don’t boil: Make sure to not boil the mixture, as this can affect the texture and taste.