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Classic Hot Cocoa Protein Drink
A warm, thick hot chocolate with a full scoop of protein.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 340calories
- 35 gprotein
Casein protein is made for hot drinks. It thickens when warmed and makes a hot chocolate that tastes more like drinking chocolate. Mix it with cold milk first, then add the hot milk to avoid lumps.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate casein protein powder (about 33 g)
- 1 ¼ cups 2% milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Method
- Whisk the casein and cocoa with a quarter cup of cold milk in a mug until smooth.
- Heat the remaining milk until steaming, around 150°F (65°C).
- Pour the hot milk slowly into the paste, whisking the whole time.
- Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 340 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Do not boil the milk. High heat can curdle the protein.
- Add a splash of milk if the drink thickens as it cools.
Swaps and variations
- Use whey chocolate protein, but mix it with cold milk first.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne for a Mexican-style cocoa.
