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!
Stay warm this winter with this simple, healthy, vegan, no sugar added hot chocolate made just 5 ingredients!
See how easy this protein hot chocolate is to make with the video below! This hot chocolate goes amazing with this super simple protein-packed chocolate mug cake.
Warm up With this Simple Vegan Protein Hot Chocolate
Stay warm this winter with this simple, healthy, vegan, protein hot chocolate. Packed with protein and no added sugar. Only 5 ingredients!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 - 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut milk or milk of choice
- 2 tbs. vanilla protein powder I used About Time VE
- 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!
Miz Helen says
I 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 says
I love hot chocolate and this sounds so good! ? Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Jaime says
I 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 says
I am a chocolate lover! If I can drink it with protein – I’m totally in!
Chris says
Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday!
Audrey says
It 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 says
This 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!
[email protected] says
This sounds so good and I pinned it quickly! Thanks for sharing with the Thursday Blog Hop!
claire says
This 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 says
Claire 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 says
Mmmm I’ve never had a hot chocolate with COCONUT milk!! YUMMMYYYY. It looks so creamy, too.
Cathy Lawdanski says
I am definitely trying this. Maybe with the chocolate protein powder that I have!
Kate @KateMovingForward says
Yum! I never thought of adding protein powder to hot chocolate! Genius! Pinning!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
I’ve never put protein powder in hot chocolate before.. I’ll have to give that a try!
Danita Carr says
Great idea! Looks delicious!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Awesome video! I really think I need an immersion blender! Which one do you have there, do you like it?
Jen says
Genius idea, Sam! Any opportunity to sneak in a little extra protein powder and make it taste good – yes!
Annmarie says
Pinned for later- totally making this!!!
Emily says
YUMMY! This looks like a cappucino. 🙂
[email protected] atheltic avocado says
I 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 says
I would add cacao powder, less processed. Thanks for the idea.
Kaylor Little says
This looks yummy! Pinned and hoping to try soon. Thanks for sharing.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Now that’s something to try! What a great idea Sam!