Protein Hot Chocolate
Made with just 4 ingredients and no protein powder or bone broth, this protein hot chocolate packs in 8 grams of protein. It's easy to whip up in just 5 minutes with the most luscious and chocolatey flavor. Enjoy it fireside or after a day of playing in the cold and snow!
Servings: 2
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup chocolate hazelnut spread
- ¼ cup egg whites
- 1 ½ cup skim milk
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat: Add everything to a saucepan and heat on low, stirring constantly. I like to use a whisk to fully incorporate everything. Once heated through and to a temperature of at least 145 degrees, you can take it off the stove.
- Enjoy: Enjoy with whipped cream right away.
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Notes
Is there a substitute for egg whites? No, just leave them out or replace with water.
Can I make this in the microwave? Unfortunately, no, this protein hot chocolate uses egg whites, so you need to slowly heat them over the stovetop to emulsify the egg and make it safe to drink.
Storage: Due to the nature of the egg whites, this should be enjoyed right away and can't be stored. It's totally fine to travel with in a thermos as long as it stays at at least 145 degrees. I usually overheat mine to nearly boiling, then add to the thermos to take on the go.
My favorite hazelnut spreads: Good Good, choco haze spread (uses stevia), and Chosen Foods, avocado, oil-based, chocolate hazelnut spread. For chocolate chips, I like to use Hu since it uses all-natural sweeteners, but it won't be as good as it is with chocolate hazelnut butter.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 449mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 503mg