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Protein Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate and protein shake: why not have both? This homemade Protein Hot Chocolate mix is rich, creamy, and packs 32 grams of protein into a decadent and comforting beverage!

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 individual mug or ~1 pound of hot cocoa mix
Calories: 150 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

For single serving (one mug) preparation:
  • 1 1 scoop chocolate protein powder see notes for more protein options
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1 to 2 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar substitute (if using unflavored protein) or to taste, see notes
  • 1 1 pinch baking soda
  • 1 1 pinch sea salt
  • 2 2 tablespoons low-carb milk cold
  • ¾ ¾ cup low-carb milk hot
  • 1 1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips optional
For protein hot chocolate mix (makes about 1 pound or 6 mugs):
  • 6 6 scoops chocolate protein powder see notes for more protein options
  • ¾ ¾ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ to 1 ½ to 1 cup sugar substitute (if using unflavored protein) or to taste, see notes
  • ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅛ ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • 6 6 tablespoons dark chocolate chips optional

Instructions

Single serving (one mug)
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  1. Add in a large mug 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder,1 pinch baking soda and 1 pinch sea salt.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons low-carb milk cold or at room temperature (not hot) and mix well, making a thick paste free of lumps. If needed, add a tiny bit more milk, just enough to form a paste.
  3. Heat the remaining 3/4 cup low-carb milk until it's steaming but not boiling. Gradually pour it into the dissolved protein hot chocolate powder, stirring continuously until fully incorporated. Enjoy!
Protein hot chocolate mix
  1. Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times to mix. Alternatively, add all ingredients to fill up to two thirds of an airtight container, and vigorously shake for a minute or two until completely mixed.
  2. To prepare the protein hot chocolate from the mix, add 4 to 5 tablespoons of the mix into a mug, and follow steps 2 and 3 of the single serving preparation instructions above.

Notes

  • ⅛
  • ¾ to the 6-mug mix recipe,
  • If using any unflavored protein powder, add sweetener to taste: I suggest 1 to 2 tablespoons of sweetener to the One Mug recipe (added together with the protein powder) and 1/2 to 1 cup of sweetener to the Protein Hot Chocolate Mix recipe. If using flavored protein you probably won't need any sweetener, but you can add if you like.
  • If using unflavored whey protein: You can add up to ⅛ teaspoon of xanthan gum to the single-serving recipe, or ¾ to the 6-mug mix recipe, for a creamier protein hot chocolate. Unflavored whey doesn't thicken milk as much as casein or plant protein powders.
  • If using a non-chocolate protein powder, like vanilla or unflavored: I suggest adding 1/2 tablespoon of cocoa powder to the One Mug recipe (added together with the protein powder) and 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the Protein Hot Chocolate Mix recipe.
  • If the prepared drinking chocolate is not hot enough, you can put the mug in the microwave for a bit to warm it up (but don't boil). Warming will not curdle or damage the protein, as it's already dissolved.
  • Adding about 1 tablespoon of keto chocolate chips or sugar-free shaved chocolate per mug will make this hot chocolate even more decadent. Add chips in just before the hot milk and they will melt as you mix.
  • You can add sugar-free marshmallows or whipped cream topping if you like!
  • Nutritional information shown is for portion (single mug) of the hot chocolate mix powder without milk or toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 150kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 2g (3%) Fiber 4g (16%) Net Carbohydrates 3g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1individual mug or ~1 pound of hot cocoa mix

Amount Per Serving

Calories 150

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 150kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 2g 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Net Carbohydrates 3g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.