Protein Hot Chocolate
Warm and cozy, this protein hot chocolate is ready in less than 10 minutes! Protein powder, cocoa, and maple syrup make a creamy, protein-packed hot cocoa you can feel good about.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 123kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 cups almond milk
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- vegan marshmallows optional
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the protein powder and cocoa powder.
- Whisk all remaining ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour into a small pot and bring to a simmer, stirring while heating to ensure the hot chocolate doesn’t burn.
- Pour into 2 serving cups and top with vegan marshmallows, if using.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding maple syrup to taste.
- Any milk can be used instead of almond milk.
- You could try adding 1 tsp orange zest, 1 tsp ground cinnamon or 1 tsp instant coffee granules to add a different flavor.
- Dust with cocoa powder or ground cinnamon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g