Cozy Protein Hot Chocolate
Rich, deeply chocolatey, and quietly high-protein. The mug you wrap your hands around when the kitchen finally goes quiet.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 5 min · Total: 10 min · Serves: 1 mug · Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat milk (or dairy milk)
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener (to taste)
- Pinch of salt + cinnamon
- Optional: 1 sq dark chocolate, melted in
Method
- Warm milk in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until steaming (don’t boil).
- Whisk cocoa, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon into the milk.
- Off heat, whisk in protein powder until completely smooth.
- Pour into your favorite mug, add a square of dark chocolate, and stir until melted.
Allergen-aware substitutions
- Dairy-free: use oat or almond milk and plant-based protein.
- Peanut-free, shellfish-free, kiwi-free, pea-free by default.
- Sugar-free: stick with monk fruit / allulose blend.
Why this is diabetic-friendly
- ~20 g protein per mug to balance the small amount of carbs.
- Unsweetened cocoa + monk fruit keeps added sugar near zero.
- Warm milk and protein together help slow glucose response.
Storage, reheating & freezer
Storage: Best fresh.
Reheating: Re-warm gently over low heat, whisking constantly.
Freezer: Not recommended.
Nutrition (per serving, estimated)
- Calories: 190
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbs: 14 g
- Fat: 5 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 6 g
Frequently asked
Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes — prep the ingredients up to 24 hours in advance and store in airtight containers. Cook just before serving for the cozyest texture.
What if I don’t have one of the ingredients?
See the substitutions section above. Most pantry swaps work beautifully here — this recipe was designed to be forgiving.
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