It was chilly here yesterday and I wanted to sip on a warm cozy drink. I find it difficult to get enough protein to support my muscle building goals so I need to supplement my diet. One way I make powders more interesting is to incorporate them into different recipes. Hot chocolate is one of my favorite ways to do it.
Hot chocolate protein style
Serves 2. 1 cup per serving
Ingredients
16 fl oz milk or milk alternative (I like cashew!)
1 packet sugar free hot chocolate mix
1 serving protein powder and/or
1 serving collagen powder
Blend all the ingredients with a high speed blender or immersion blender. Heat over medium high heat stirring constantly until liquid is warmed through.
It’s a bit trickier to make the drink come out smoothly when you add protein to it. It can get lumpy because the powders are difficult to blend. It can also separate if you get the liquid too hot. Some sort of chemistry happens when the protein gets to a certain heat and you’re left with gelatinous powder blobs. Stay with the pot, stir it constantly, and drink immediately.