The winter chill is still here, and there’s nothing more comforting than steaming cup of hot chocolate. This National Hot Chocolate Day, treat yourself to a delicious and protein-packed version of your favourite winter drink.
Classic Protein Hot Chocolate
A simple recipe for those who love the rich, creamy taste of traditional hot chocolate. This recipe includes Diet Protein (Chocolate) which is 22g protein per scoop.
Ingredients:
• 1 scoop SCI-MX Diet Protein Chocolate Protein Powder
• 250ml almond milk (or milk any of choice)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp honey (or sweetener of choice)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method:
1. Heat the milk in a pan over medium heat until warm - but not boiling.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, protein powder and vanilla extract.
3. Stir continuously until fully blended and smooth.
4. Pour into your favourite cup and add a dusting of cocoa powder.
Vegan Protein Hot Chocolate
A delicious, plant-based alternative. This recipe includes Pro V-Gain Protein 900g (Chocolate) which is 18.5g protein per scoop.
Ingredients:
• 1 scoop SCI-MX V-Gain 900g Chocolate Protein Powder
• 250ml almond or oat milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp agave syrup or maple syrup
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method:
1. Heat the plant-based milk in a pan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, protein powder, Vanilla extract and maple syrup.
3. Stir continuously until smooth.
4. Pour into your favourite cup and add a dusting of cocoa powder.
Chocolate Hazelnut Hot Chocolate
For that familiar chocolate bar taste. This recipe includes Ultra Plant Protein (Chocolate Hazelnut) which is 16.5g protein per scoop.
Ingredients:
• 1 scoop SCI-MX Ultra Plant Chocolate Hazelnut Protein Powder
• 250ml almond or oat milk
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp hazelnut extract
• 1 tsp maple syrup
Method:
1. Heat the plant-based milk in a pan over medium heat until warm but not boiling.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, protein powder, hazelnut extract and maple syrup.
3. Stir continuously until smooth.
4. Pour into your favourite cup and add a dusting of cocoa powder.
Chocolate Orange Hot Chocolate
For when you want an extra bit of flavour. This recipe includes Diet Protein (Chocolate Orange) which is 22g protein per scoop.
Ingredients:
• 1 scoop SCI-MX Diet Protein Chocolate Orange Protein Powder
• 250ml almond milk (or milk any of choice)
• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp honey (or sweetener of choice)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
Method:
1. Heat the milk in a pan over medium heat until warm - but not boiling.
2. Whisk in the cocoa powder, protein powder and vanilla extract.
3. Stir continuously until fully blended and smooth.
4. Pour into your favourite cup and add a dusting of cocoa powder.