Protein Hot Chocolate

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Course: Beverage, Dessert

Cuisine: Dairy-Free, egg-free, Keto, Low-Carb, Sugar-Free, THM:S, Vegan

Keyword: healthy hot chocolate, protein hot chocolate

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings:

Calories: 380kcal

This rich and creamy protein hot chocolate recipe is healthy, super easy to make, completely adaptable, and of course delicious.

1 1/2 cups coconut milk (or other milk, as desired)
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

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.

Protein Powder: Chocolate protein powder works best, but vanilla or unflavored works too. Add an extra tablespoon cocoa if using vanilla or unflavored.
Milk: Any milk works for this recipe. Coconut milk makes the richest version.
Sweetener: Adjust to taste. Stevia, monk fruit, honey, coconut sugar, or your preferred sweetener all work.
Don't Boil: Keep heat low and avoid boiling to prevent clumping and separation.
For a milder hot chocolate, use 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder. For a richer version, increase to 2 1/2 tablespoons.