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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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving
Calories 257 kcal

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.

How to Store Leftovers

If you make a double batch, you can store leftovers in a mason jar in the refrigerator for about 3-4 days. To freeze, I suggest pouring into an ice cube tray to add to a chocolate smoothie!
** See full post for more information!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 471mgFiber: 6gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 230mgIron: 3mg
Keywords dairy free hot chocolate, healthy hot chocolate, high protein hot chocolate, protein hot chocolate
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