High Protein Hot Chocolate
Warm up with this High Protein Hot Chocolate that has 25g of protein! Top with whipped cream for the ultimate cozy drink.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 2 tablespoon chocolate protein powder unflavoured collagen powder or protein powder also work great
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt optional
- ½ tablespoon maple syrup you can use sugar free if desired
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over low heat add milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, sea salt and maple syrup. Whisk to combine.
- Allow the liquid to heat for about 5 minutes, continuously whisking periodically to ensure the powders do not clump at the bottom of the pan. Once hot, remove the hot chocolate from the heat, whisk in vanilla extract.
- Pour hot chocolate into your desired glass and enjoy.
Notes
*I have included an estimation of the nutrition information for this recipe below. However, always remember a recipe is so much more than just nutritional content and these numbers do not need to dictate your food choices. Please don't forget that both your body and soul need nourishment! The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 210mg | Potassium: 682mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 395IU | Calcium: 507mg | Iron: 1mg
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