protein hot chocolate
Protein Hot Chocolate
What could be better than delicious, rich hot chocolate that actually helps your muscles recover from a tough workout? This protein hot chocolate is filling, sugar free, and healthful, but tastes very decadent. It is a great wintertime alternative to a cold protein shake or smoothie. The warm richness keeps you full for quite a while, so it is also a great liquid meal. Even though this protein hot chocolate is made from scratch it is rather simple to prepare. If you like, you can mix up the dry ingredients in a large quantity and store them in an airtight container in your kitchen for even quicker prep. The recipe makes one serving so if you want to mix a large quantity just multiply the ingredients by 6 or 12 and you’ll have enough for that many servings. This protein hot chocolate is a great way to enjoy a delicious chocolate indulgence that is sugar free, nutritious and satisfying! My kids love this hot chocolate too and they have no idea it is actually good for them! This is a recipe your whole family can enjoy!
- Yield: 1 person 1x
- Category: Beverages, Breakfast & Brunch, Lunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American, France
Ingredients
- 1 scoop protein powder (unsweetened) (I use grass-fed whey protein, use your fav)
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp monk fruit sweetener (or 1/2 tsp stevia)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hot water
- 1 tbsp hot coffee (optional)
- 1 cup almond milk, coconut milk, or other non-dairy milk of your choice
Instructions
- Measure all of the dry ingredients including the honey (if you are using it) into a small sauce pan. Place the sauce pan over low heat. Then whisk the dry ingredients together until well mixed.
- Slowly whisk in the hot water until a smooth paste is formed.
(This will make your hot chocolate nice and smooth).
Turn the heat under the pan up to medium-high and slowly whisk in the non-dairy milk and coffee (if you are using it). - Whisk the liquid over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot, but not boiling. This will take 3-5 minutes approximately.
- Carefully transfer the mixture to a large mug and enjoy!
Notes
You can use this recipe to make peppermint hot chocolate by adding 1/2 tsp natural peppermint extract or a few drops of food grade peppermint essential oil.
You can make cinnamon hot chocolate by adding 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the dry ingredients at the beginning of the recipe.
Protein Hot Chocolate – What could be better than delicious, rich hot chocolate that actually helps your muscles recover from a tough workout? This protein hot chocolate is filling, sugar free, and healthful, but tastes very decadent. It is a great wintertime alternative to a cold protein shake or smoothie. The warm richness keeps you full for quite a while, so it is also a great liquid meal. Even though this protein hot chocolate is made from scratch it is rather simple to prepare. If you like, you can mix up the dry ingredients in a large quantity and store them in an airtight container in your kitchen for even quicker prep. The recipe makes one serving so if you want to mix a large quantity just multiply the ingredients by 6 or 12 and you'll have enough for that many servings. This protein hot chocolate is a great way to enjoy a delicious chocolate indulgence that is sugar free, nutritious and satisfying! My kids love this hot chocolate too and they have no idea it is actually good for them! This is a recipe your whole family can enjoy! – protein powder (unsweetened) (I use grass-fed whey protein, use your fav), unsweetened cocoa powder, monk fruit sweetener (or 1/2 tsp stevia), vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, hot water, hot coffee (optional), almond milk, coconut milk, or other non-dairy milk of your choice, , Measure all of the dry ingredients including the honey (if you are using it) into a small sauce pan. Place the sauce pan over low heat. Then whisk the dry ingredients together until well mixed. ; Slowly whisk in the hot water until a smooth paste is formed.
(This will make your hot chocolate nice and smooth).
Turn the heat under the pan up to medium-high and slowly whisk in the non-dairy milk and coffee (if you are using it).
; Whisk the liquid over medium-high heat until the mixture is hot, but not boiling. This will take 3-5 minutes approximately.
; Carefully transfer the mixture to a large mug and enjoy!; ; – You can use this recipe to make peppermint hot chocolate by adding 1/2 tsp natural peppermint extract or a few drops of food grade peppermint essential oil.
You can make cinnamon hot chocolate by adding 1/2 tsp cinnamon to the dry ingredients at the beginning of the recipe. – Beverages – Breakfast & Brunch – Lunch – Snack – American – France – Dairy Free – Gluten Free – Healthy Comfort Food – Lectin Free – Low Carb – Paleo – Vegan – Vegetarian – Eating Enchanted