Protein Hot Chocolate (Vegan and Easy To Make!)

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Protein Hot Chocolate will be your favorite new way to get gains in Winter. With the right non-dairy milk and protein powder, this cup of hot chocolate can have 30 grams of protein or more! Heat it up in a microwave or on a stove top.

Hey Internet, do you like protein shakes? We workout a lot, so when we strength train, we like to immediately have some protein right after. We've made some pretty tasty shakes, like our like Apple Protein Shake and Pumpkin Protein Shake.

But it's starting to get cold again where we are in the world. Chilly shakes are fun in the summer temperatures, but with the first snow that just happened, trips to the gym have us shivering. We needed a hot drink to get in our extra protein.

Since many protein powders come in chocolate flavor, we decided to see what happens if you try and make a hot cocoa mix with it. Not only did we make a protein hot chocolate recipe that was super cozy with a creamy texture, we made it even higher in protein with some soy milk. An amazing comforting drink with 30 grams of protein and great for a sweet tooth? How could we not fall in love with this recipe!

Why You'll Love This Healthy Hot Chocolate Recipe

• High Protein: With soy milk and chocolate protein powder, you'll have an easy post-workout recovery shake that will also warm you up just like traditional hot chocolate while upping your protein intake.
• Warm, Cozy, and Creamy: During the winter months, a nice hot chocolate can make everything better. Wrap your hands around a mug of this warm drink!
• The Power of Plants: A plant-based and high-quality protein powder will give you gains without the cholesterol and less fat! 

Ingredients

Pick up these simple ingredients the next time you're at your local grocery store. See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full ingredients, instructions, and accurate nutrition information (to the best of my ability; please consult your physician or healthcare professional if you have specific dietary needs or need to meet a certain daily value of any nutrient). I give substitutions for the ingredients in the section below this one, so most people can still make this recipe!

• 25g Chocolate Plant-Based Protein Powder: Or about one scoop of protein powder.
• 1 Cup Soy Milk: Any plant-based milk will work but we love shelf-stable soy milk. It's high protein and very creamy, plus it's only 2 ingredients with no fillers or preservatives.
• 1.5 Tablespoons Blue Agave, Optional: You may not need this if your protein powder is sweet enough for your tastes.
• 1.5 Tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
• Vegan Mini Marshmallows, Optional

Substitutions

• Protein Powder: There are many different types of vegan protein powder out there, and they often have just as many grams of protein as whey powder. Plant-based pea protein powder is typically higher in protein but there are lots to experiment with such as hemp, soy, and pumpkin seeds to name a few. Just use your favorite protein powder.
• Soy Milk: Other plant-based milks will work, just keep an eye on the protein. Pea milk, for example, has much higher protein content compared to unsweetened almond milk, oat milk, cashew milk, and other nut milks. If you are counting calories, hot water can also work. If you want an extra rich hot chocolate, canned coconut milk (even light coconut milk) is very creamy. Use your milk of choice.
• Agave: Maple Syrup will work just as well! You could also use cane sugar, coconut sugar, or brown sugar, but make sure your liquids get hot enough to incorporate the dry sugar. If you'd prefer to use a zero calorie sweetener like stevia or monk fruit, you're welcome too.
• Cocoa Powder: You can use regular cocoa powder for this recipe. Keep in mind that Dutch cocoa powder and cacao powder are a little more bitter so you may need a little more sweetener for best results. You could use hot chocolate powder if that's all you have but it's often pre-sweetened so keep that in mind.

How to Make Protein Hot Chocolate

Microwave Instructions

1. Heat Your Milk: Add your milk to a large mug, about 12 oz or more, and add to your microwave. Heat on high power for 2-3 minutes or until your milk is hot. Use oven mitts to remove it, as it is important the liquid is hot enough for the next step.
2. Mix: Add the remaining ingredients to the mug of hot milk and whisk together. If the mixture is lumpy because your liquid wasn't hot enough, use a high speed blender or an electric whisk to get everything to combine into the perfect consistency.
3. Serve: Add vegan marshmallows and enjoy!

Stovetop Instructions

1. Heat Your Milk: In a small saucepan or small pot, heat your soy milk on medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
2. Mix: Add the other ingredients to the pot and stir with a whisk until they are incorporated.
3. Serve: Add contents to a mug and then top with vegan marshmallows.

Storage Instructions

We have made this in advance! Add your hot chocolate to an airtight container, such as a glass jar. Store up to 5 days in a refrigerator. When you want to use it again, blend contents to make uniform. Serve cold as a shake or reheat in the microwave.

Frequently Asked Questions

More Great Protein Recipes

• Apple Protein Shake
• Easy Pumpkin Protein Shake
• Protein Nice Cream
• Vegan Protein Cookies
• Vegan Protein Pasta
• Vegan Protein Mug Cake

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