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Protein Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy protein hot chocolate made with milk, cocoa and chocolate protein powder, whisked in without clumps. 33 grams of protein per mug.

  • 33g protein
  • 231 calories
  • 5 minutes
  • 1 servings

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By The Protein First Kitchen Team. Published

Mug of protein hot chocolate on a saucer
Photo by @karthickgislen on Unsplash

Protein hot chocolate is a cozy evening drink that also helps you close a protein gap: 33 grams in a single mug. The trick is to heat the milk and cocoa first, then whisk in the chocolate protein off the heat so it stays smooth.

The no-clump method

Whey protein clumps when it hits boiling liquid. Warm the milk until it steams, take it off the heat for a minute, then whisk or froth the powder in. You get a silky, foamy hot chocolate.

Make it special

  • Peppermint: a drop of peppermint extract.
  • Mexican hot chocolate: a pinch of cinnamon and cayenne.
  • Mocha: add a shot of espresso. Or see our protein coffee.

Because it is warm, mild and easy to sip, many people on GLP-1 medications find this an easy way to get protein in the evening.

Protein Hot Chocolate

Prep 2 min. Cook 3 min. Makes 1 servings of 1 large mug.

Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk, cocoa, maple syrup and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat, whisking, until steaming but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
  2. Take the pan off the heat and let it sit for 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in the protein powder vigorously for 30 seconds, or use a handheld frother, until smooth and foamy.
  4. Pour into a mug and drink warm.

Notes

  • Boiling milk makes whey protein clump. Keep it just steaming, and add the protein off the heat.
  • A milk frother gives the creamiest, café-style foam.

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    Questions people ask

    Can you heat protein powder?

    You can warm it, but boiling makes whey clump and turn grainy. Whisk it into milk that is steaming, not boiling.

    Can I use water instead of milk?

    Yes, but it will be thinner. With water you get about 25 grams of protein and 140 calories.

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