Protein Hot Chocolate
This Protein Hot Chocolate provides 34g protein and 388 calories in a single serving — a solid breakfast or post-workout drink option. Prepared in quick time on the stovetop, requiring no advance planning. Use this to front-load protein early in the day or immediately after training to support recovery.
Ingredients
- •2% Milk(300g)
- •Whey protein powder (vanilla)(25g)
Use whey isolate for cooking. Vanilla flavor is most versatile.
- •Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened(13g)
- •Maple syrup(8g)
- •Tiny pinch kosher salt
- •Chocolate, Dark, 70-85% Cacao(15g)
- •Vanilla extract(1g)
- •Marshmallows or whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- 1In a small saucepan, heat the milk, protein powder, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and salt over medium high heat, whisking until it is steaming and smooth. Do not let the milk boil.
- 2Add the chopped chocolate and vanilla. Whisk and heat until the chocolate is melted and smoothly combined.
- 3Taste and add additional maple syrup if you prefer it sweeter. Serve hot with toppings of choice.
Nutrition — Per Serving
388
calories
34g
protein
15g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 37g
- Saturated fat
- 9.1g
- Sodium
- 198 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.4g
1 servings per batch · ~362g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Protein Hot Chocolate have per serving?
A single serving delivers 34g of protein and 388 calories with 15g fat and 37g carbs. This works well as a post-workout drink or breakfast addition when you need a quick protein intake without food preparation.
How long does Protein Hot Chocolate take to prepare?
Protein Hot Chocolate qualifies as quick prep and makes one serving, so you can prepare it fresh in under 5 minutes whenever you need a warm, protein-rich beverage. It's ideal for immediate post-workout consumption or a high-protein breakfast drink.
Is Protein Hot Chocolate good for muscle gain?
At 34g protein and 388 calories per serving, this drink is useful during muscle-gain phases when you need calorie and protein density in liquid form. The 37g carbs support post-workout glycogen replenishment alongside the high protein content.
