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Protein Hot Chocolate

November 21, 2023 by Dinner Tonight

This Hot Chocolate recipe has a little extra protein to keep you full and satisfied longer with your favorite seasonal drink. This big batch of hot chocolate is perfect for your family’s personal stash or to give as gifts to friends and family this holiday season.


Protein Hot Chocolate
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Protein Hot Chocolate
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Ingredients
  • 2 cups instant nonfat dry milk
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder, no sugar added (approx. 6 tbsp)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Servings: 4.5 tablespoon servings
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  1. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir until well combined.
  2. Store in air tight containers.
  3. Combine 4.5 tablespoons of cocoa mix with 8 –10 ounces of hot water, stir until dissolved. Enjoy!
  4. Give as gifts: 14 gifts – 4.5 tablespoons per container (one serving) 7 gifts – 9 tablespoons per container (two servings)
  5. Store in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes

Nutritional Analysis does not include mini marshmallows or other toppings.

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Desserts, drink, hot chocolate, snack, snacking, Snacks

Almond Joy Hot Chocolate

November 21, 2017 by Dinner Tonight

Warm your soul with this delicious and nutritious hot chocolate! Your friends and family are going to love this hot chocolate on a cold winters night!


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4
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4
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  • CourseDessert, Kid Friendly, Snacks
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4
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4
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup almonds sliced
  • 4 cups unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup Splenda Sugar Blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping
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  1. Add almonds to a dry sauté pan over medium-high heat and sauté until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
  2. Add almond milk, cocoa powder, Splenda, and coconut extract to a blender and blend until incorporated and slightly foamy.
  3. Add hot chocolate mixture to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add one cup of hot chocolate to a coffee mug, top with 2 tablespoons whipped topping and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cooled, toasted almonds.
  5. Repeat for three remaining coffee mugs. Recipe from Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking, 2nd Edition by Lara Rondinelli-Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE, and Chef Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
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Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, dessert, hot chocolate

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