Protein Hot Chocolate 2 Ways
These delicious chocolate drinks are here to make winter weather more bearable.
We’ve teamed up with @kirstyfletcher to give you two delightful winter drinks. Whether you need something to warm you from within on a cold evening, or a chilled festive refreshment for post-workouts, we’ve got you covered.
1. Classic High-Protein Hot Chocolate
Ingredients
* 25g
Method
- First, add all of the ingredients to a blender and blitz until you get a smooth mixture.
- Now, pour the liquid into a pan and stir over a low/medium heat for 5-10 minutes. Be sure not to overheat or burn the mixture and make sure to stir to avoid lumps forming.
- Carefully pour the heated mixture into a mug, add any toppings of choice (these are completely optional), then enjoy!
Nutritional info per serving:
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 134 | 12g | 5g | 7g |
2. Candy Cane White Chocolate Protein Shake
Ingredients
* 25g
* 8g White Chocolate Protein Spread
Method
Add the milk, protein powder, and Protein Spread into a blender and blitz until nice and smooth. - Pour into a tall glass and then top with plenty of reduced-fat whipped cream and sprinkle with crushed up candy cane pieces!
- Serve immediately (the challenge is trying not to down it in one go, it’s so delicious).
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
| 350 | 30g | 26g | 13g |
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Lauren is an English Literature graduate originally from the South. She’s always loved swimming, has discovered the power of weight training over the past few years, and has lots of room for improvement in her weekly hot yoga class.
On the weekends she’s usually cooking or eating some kind of brunch, and she enjoys trying out new recipes with her housemates – especially since shaking off student habits, like mainly surviving off pasta. Above all, she’s a firm believer in keeping a balance between the gym and gin.
Find out more about Lauren’s experience here.
