Velvet Protein Hot Chocolate
A perfectly smooth, lump-free hot chocolate using the Cold Paste Method — 25g protein at only 145 calories
Mix whey into a cold paste first with one tablespoon of water, then slowly add hot milk. Skip that step and it clumps. Do it right and you get a smooth, thick hot chocolate.
📊Nutrition
Per serving
🧾Ingredients
The Hot Chocolate Base
- 1 scoop (30g)chocolate Whey Protein (веј чоколадо)Must be chocolate flavor for authentic hot chocolate taste
- 200mlunsweetened almond milk, heated (not boiling!)Heat until hot but NOT boiling — boiling will denature the whey protein and create clumps
The Anti-Clump Secret
- 1 tablespooncold water or cold almond milkThis tiny amount of cold liquid is the entire secret — it creates the paste that prevents clumping
👨🍳Method
The Cold Paste
15 secPut your 30g of chocolate whey powder into the bottom of your favorite mug. Add just 1 tablespoon of cold water or cold almond milk to the powder.
The Smooth Mix
30 secStir vigorously with a spoon until it forms a thick, perfectly smooth, dark chocolate paste. Make sure there are absolutely no dry spots — this is the critical step!
Heat the Milk
90 secHeat your 200ml of unsweetened almond milk until hot but not boiling. You can use a microwave (about 90 seconds) or a small saucepan.
The Velvety Pour
30 secSlowly pour your hot almond milk over the chocolate paste while continuously stirring. You will get a perfectly smooth, rich, lump-free hot chocolate! Enjoy a cozy, protein-packed, guilt-free winter treat.