Relax and get cozy with this super simple vegan protein hot chocolate! Ready in under 3 minutes with only 5 ingredients, this high(er) protein hot chocolate will keep you full and warm you up! All the flavors from your favorite hot chocolate, none of the gross ingredients! Gluten free, vegan, dairy free, no equipment required!
When I was a kid I would eat all the marshmallows from the top of hot chocolate, run back into the kitchen and add even more marshmallows and continue this until the marshmallows would stop melting (aka my hot chocolate got cold). I have a confession to make, I did this until a year or two ago. I’m not even going to pretend like it was the best thing in the world. But let’s be honest, nothing about this story screams “healthy” or “homemade”. I was using the packets of diet hot chocolate, and going through like a package a week of marshmallows. Let’s not talk about how much sugar this all was!
Fast forward to my favorite discovery. How thick and creamy using protein powder in my hot chocolate is. The protein powder adds enough sweetness that this doesn’t require any added sweeteners. I use a higher quality unsweetened cocoa powder and vanilla, to help give the hot chocolate more depth. This is actually a trick from the days when I would drink the less than ideal diet hot cocoa drinks, adding vanilla made them taste more chocolaty. Who knew? You could make this same hot chocolate with a cup of hot coffee instead of hot water and make a mocha out of this!
What do you need to make this simple protein hot chocolate recipe:
- water
- dairy free milk (coconut milk, almond milk, flax milk, oat milk)
- protein powder (I love Nuzest (affiliate))
- cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
- vanilla extract
Stay warm this winter with this simple, healthy, vegan, no sugar added hot chocolate made just 5 ingredients!
What to serve this simple vegan protein hot chocolate with:
- Super simple protein packed chocolate mug cake
- Single serve brownies (gluten free)
- Vegan black bean brownies
- Chocolate Mini Gluten free Donuts
- Double chocolate banana protein energy bites
Make this simple protein hot chocolate recipe
Check out the video below!
Warm up With this Simple Vegan Protein Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or milk of choice
- 2 tbs. vanilla protein powder I used Nuzest
- 2 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 -1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the water and coconut milk. Microwave for 2 minutes until hot.
- Add the protein powder and stir well until all combined
- Add the cocoa powder and vanilla extract and still well until completely incorporated.
- Serve hot!
Nutrition
Amy
September 27, 2018 at 9:54 pmI made this for my daughter, who is on a dairy-free keto diet. I thought it was strange to include a cup of water in the hot chocolate along with the milk, but my daughter reported that it didn’t taste watery at all. She really liked it, but would like more chocolate. I will probably add some extra cacao powder next time.
Miz Helen
October 23, 2017 at 10:02 amI would sure enjoy a cup of your hot chocolate! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook
October 22, 2017 at 6:55 amI love hot chocolate and this sounds so good! ? Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Jaime
October 18, 2017 at 9:41 amI love the idea of using vanilla protein powder! I have a weakness for mochas, so I’ll definitely be using coffee in this and using it for an afternoon treat. =)
casssie_ramde
April 11, 2017 at 4:42 amI am a chocolate lover! If I can drink it with protein – I’m totally in!
Chris
January 31, 2016 at 9:40 pmThanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Audrey
January 31, 2016 at 12:59 pmIt is a beautiful rainy day and I’d love to curl up on the couch with a book and a cup of this right now. Thanks for sharing on the Creative K Kids Linky Party this week. I hope you will join us again next week.
Laura
January 29, 2016 at 9:22 amThis looks awesome! I love the idea of giving my kids a protein boost after they’ve been playing in the snow instead of just a sugar bomb! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
Pam@over50feeling40
January 28, 2016 at 2:50 pmThis sounds so good and I pinned it quickly! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
claire
January 27, 2016 at 9:40 amThis looks yummy 🙂 definitely something i will be trying .. great blog by the way Interested to read more about your story , I am just training to become a nutritionist ..and just started my blog too ..
Claire x
Sam
January 28, 2016 at 12:44 amClaire I can’t wait to hear more about your journey. Going to check out your blog now! I love how we can inspire people and make connections through this medium. Best of luck studying!!
Jess @hellotofit
January 26, 2016 at 6:12 pmMmmm I’ve never had a hot chocolate with COCONUT milk!! YUMMMYYYY. It looks so creamy, too.
Cathy Lawdanski
January 26, 2016 at 5:55 pmI am definitely trying this. Maybe with the chocolate protein powder that I have!
Kate @KateMovingForward
January 26, 2016 at 4:31 pmYum! I never thought of adding protein powder to hot chocolate! Genius! Pinning!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
January 26, 2016 at 12:32 amI’ve never put protein powder in hot chocolate before.. I’ll have to give that a try!
Danita Carr
January 25, 2016 at 10:49 pmGreat idea! Looks delicious!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby
January 25, 2016 at 10:35 pmAwesome video! I really think I need an immersion blender! Which one do you have there, do you like it?
Jen
January 25, 2016 at 10:46 amGenius idea, Sam! Any opportunity to sneak in a little extra protein powder and make it taste good – yes!
Annmarie
January 25, 2016 at 8:26 amPinned for later- totally making this!!!
Emily
January 24, 2016 at 11:59 pmYUMMY! This looks like a cappucino. 🙂
rachel@ atheltic avocado
January 24, 2016 at 8:25 pmI love that this makes a hefty serving because when I drink hot chocolate, I can’t stop! I have all the ingredients for this including the about time protein powder and i NEED to try this, especially since it’s freezing in my apartment!
Karen
January 24, 2016 at 7:24 pmI would add cacao powder, less processed. Thanks for the idea.
Kaylor Little
January 24, 2016 at 3:08 pmThis looks yummy! Pinned and hoping to try soon. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
January 24, 2016 at 7:49 amNow that’s something to try! What a great idea Sam!