Creamy High Protein Hot Chocolate
A velvety, warming hot cocoa made with rich cocoa powder, warm milk, and protein powder. A sweet, cozy snack or breakfast drink that provides over 20 grams of protein in under 10 minutes.
Prep
2 min
Cook
4 min
Total
6 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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A steadier pause
Trade food decisions for a clear plan
A straightforward recipe and a satisfying meal can make one part of a busy day feel settled, even when the rest is noisy.
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Prep
2 min
Cook
4 min
Total
6 min
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Next: Warm 1 cup (240ml) of unsweetened almond…
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Warm 1 cup (240ml) of unsweetened almond…
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat (around 250°F / 120°C), warm 1 cup (240ml) of unsweetened almond milk until hot but not boiling (about 3 minutes).
Look for: hot but not boiling (about 3 minutes)
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Whisk 1 tbsp (7g) of unsweetened cocoa…
Whisk 1 tbsp (7g) of unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tbsp (15g) of maple syrup, and a small pinch of salt into the warm milk until completely dissolved.
Look for: completely dissolved
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Remove the saucepan from the heat and…
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool slightly for 1 minute (temperature should be around 140°F / 60°C to prevent protein clumping).
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 1 scoop (25g) of vanilla whey…
Add 1 scoop (25g) of vanilla whey protein powder to the saucepan.
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Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until the…
Whisk vigorously for 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and frothy.
Look for: the mixture is smooth, creamy, and frothy
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Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy…
Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy warm right away.
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