Hight Protein & Low Carb Hot Chocolate
Servings 1
Calories 392kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cup vanilla almond milk unsweetened
- 1 tbsp stevia (or 1 packet)
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp heavy cream optional
- 2 tbsp sugar free whipped cream (optional for topping)
- sugar free white chocolate chips (optional for topping)
- low sugar sprinkles (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Add ingredients to an electric milk frother and set it to froth for thick warm foam (usually the highest setting) until steaming warm and mixed well.
- Pour into a festive glass coffee mug and top as desired - whipped cream, marshmallows, shaved chocolate, etc. and Merry Christmas!
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Notes
Optional Toppings: low/no sugar whipping cream, sugar free chocolate chips or chocolate shavings, low/no sugar Christmas sprinkles, or ground cinnamon
Replacements: You may replace the vanilla protein with chocolate protein powder and a tsp of vanilla extract
Milk Options: Coconut milk is a great low carb option, however if you're not carb counting, you can use cow's milk, A2 milk (for better digestion), cashew milk, oat milk
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 492mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 876IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 237mg | Iron: 1mg