Can you mix cocoa powder with protein powder?

If you don't have a chocolate protein powder, you can mix cocoa powder with protein powder to make it more chocolatey! This works in smoothies and hot drinks. If you want to make hot chocolate with unflavored protein powder, just add 1-2 extra tablespoons of cocoa powder to taste.

How do I prevent clumps from forming in my hot chocolate?

The best way to prevent clumps is to whisk your ingredients together before heating. Then, when you do heat your hot chocolate, make sure you don't let the mixture come to a boil. I also like to whisk the hot chocolate while it's heating to keep it nice and smooth.

Is it ok to boil protein powder?

While it's safe to eat protein powder that's been boiled, it won't be very tasty. Protein powder becomes clumpy and sticky once exposed to high heat. For the best texture, dissolve your protein powder in cold or room temperature milk.

How do I store protein hot chocolate?

While it's best to drink immediately, you can store your protein hot chocolate in a glass mason jar in the fridge for up to two days. Simply pour the mixture into a saucepan and heat it until warm to drink!

Protein Hot Chocolate Recipe

Name: Protein Hot Chocolate Recipe
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 4 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 ¼ cup milk of choice (I like coconut milk); 1 tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 scoop chocolate protein powder; ½ tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch of sea salt; To serve: marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream (optional)

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Recipe

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Protein Hot Chocolate Recipe

Rich and creamy protein hot chocolate made with any protein powder! It’s made with simple, healthy ingredients and only takes 5 minutes to make. A delicious way to boost your protein intake with over 21 grams of protein per serving!

Prep: 1Cook: 4Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1 1x

Ingredients

1 ¼ cup milk of choice (I like coconut milk)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
½ tablespoon maple syrup, or more to taste
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
To serve: marshmallows, chocolate shavings, or whipped cream (optional)

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Instructions

Mix: In a medium saucepan, whisk the milk, cocoa powder, protein powder, maple syrup, vanilla, and sea salt. Whisk vigorously until combined.
Heat: Heat the mixture over medium-low heat until warm and frothy (but not boiling), about 3-4 minutes. Continuously whisk the mixture while heating to ensure no clumps remain. Be careful not to overheat as protein powder can clump and change texture. If the hot chocolate is too thick for your liking, whisk in an additional 2-3 tablespoons of milk.
Serve: Pour the hot chocolate into a mug and top with marshmallows or whipped cream if desired. Sip and enjoy!

Notes

We tested this with beef isolate, whey isolate, and plant based protein powder. All worked great! You can also use a milk frother to create more froth after you’ve poured the hot cocoa into your cup.
Make sure the hot chocolate doesn’t come to a boil. Protein powder will clump and become thick if the liquid is more than 140 degrees F. In my testing, I found that whey protein powder is more prone to becoming clumpy.
Some brands of protein powder may result in a thicker hot chocolate. Add more milk if desired!
To remove any additional protein clumps, you can pour the hot chocolate into mugs through a fine mesh strainer.
You can use chocolate collagen peptides for this recipe too!

Recipe By: Noelle Tarr, NTP, CPT

Find it online: https://coconutsandkettlebells.com/protein-hot-chocolate-recipe/