Healthy Protein Hot Chocolate
Protein Hot Chocolate is a healthy way to satisfy your sweet tooth in the colder months! It's made with only 4 simple ingredients and has a rich chocolatey flavor. Plus, there's about 20 grams of protein per cup!
Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Boiling Water
- ⅓ Cup Full Fat Coconut Milk Any dairy-free milk will work.
- 1 Scoop Chocolate Protein Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Cacao Powder Or cocoa powder.
Instructions
- Start by adding all ingredients into a blender. Blend on high for about 60 seconds.
- Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy hot!
Notes
Expert Tips
- For best results, use filtered water with this recipe. My favorite water filter is the Aquasana under counter water filter system.
- Store leftover full fat coconut milk in an airtight container in the refrigerator for coffee creamer. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays for smoothies!
- If you find it's not sweet enough, try blending in 1 medjool date or add in a tablespoon of your sweetener of choice. (Maple syrup, coconut sugar, or Lakanto Goldmen Monkfruit are all great options!)
- To get the perfect consistency, blend the hot chocolate on high for 30-45 seconds.
- A great way to add extra protein is by using a scoop of unflavored collagen protein. Ancient Nutrition Unflavored Multi-Collagen Protein is my favorite! There's about 10 grams of protein per scoop.
- Full fat coconut milk tends to separate in the can, so give it a good shake or stir well before pouring.