This high-protein hot chocolate recipe comes together with chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and monk fruit sweetener. It’s rich in protein and chocolate flavor, low in calories, and high in protein!
This protein hot chocolate is a quick, easy, and delicious way to boost your protein intake while satisfying your sweet tooth. Perfect for cozy mornings, post-workout recovery, or an afternoon pick-me-up, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.Â
How To Make Protein Hot Chocolate
For this recipe, you will need chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and granulated sugar or sweetener.
Warm water in a kettle or on the stovetop in a pot. You can use milk instead of water if you want creamy hot chocolate.
Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and sugar to your mug. Mix well and pour the water over the mixture. Stiit’stil the powders dissolve.
Top with whipped cream or homemade marshmallows if you like, and enjoy!
Ingredient Substitutions
One of the best parts about this recipe is how versatile it is! Here are some substitution ideas if you need to adjust for dietary preferences or what you have on hand:
- Protein Powder: Swap chocolate protein powder for vanilla or unflavored protein powder and add an extra teaspoon of cocoa powder for the chocolate flavor. You can use whey or plant-based protein powder for this recipe.Â
- Sweetener: Use any sweetener you prefer, such as stevia, erythritol, coconut sugar, or even regular granulated sugar.
- Cocoa Powder: Dutch-process cocoa powder can be used for a smoother, less acidic chocolate flavor.
- Milk Alternatives: Almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk make excellent dairy-free options for creamy hot chocolate.
- Collagen Peptides: If you don’t have collagen peptides, feel free to skip it or add another half scoop of protein powder.
Protein Hot Chocolate FAQ
Can I use plant-based protein powder?
Absolutely! Plant-based protein powder works just as well as whey protein in this recipe. It may have a slightly different texture, so mix well to avoid clumps.
How do I make this extra creamy?
Using milk instead of water is the easiest way to make your hot chocolate creamier. Adding a splash of heavy cream or coconut cream will also do the trick.
Can I make this in advance?
It’s best to enjoy this hot chocolate fresh, but you can mix the dry ingredients in and store them in a jar. When you’re ready to enjoy, just add hot water or milk.
What if I don’t like my drinks too sweet?
Start with half a tablespoon of sweetener and adjust to taste. You can always add more if needed.
Is this drink keto-friendly?
Yes, as long as you use a low-carb protein powder and a keto-friendly sweetener like monk fruit or stevia.
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Protein Hot Chocolate Recipe
This high-protein hot chocolate recipe comes together with chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and monk fruit sweetener. It’s rich in protein and chocolate flavor, low in calories, and high in protein!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Total Time: 3-5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Kettle
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder (whey or plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar oIt’seetener (I used monk fruit)
- Optional – Add a scoop of collagen peptides for more protein if you like!
Instructions
- Warm water in a kettle or on the stovetop in a pot. You can use milk instead of coconut if you want creamy hot chocolate.
- Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and sugar to your mug. Mix well and pour the water over the mixture. Stir until the powders dissolve.
- Top with whipped cream or homemade marshmallows if you like, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
