Description
A rich and creamy hot chocolate that is packed with protein thanks to the addition of Greek yogurt, making it a delicious and nutritious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups milk (or milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder, honey (or maple syrup), and salt until well combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream or marshmallows if desired.
Notes
- For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
- Adjust sweetness to taste by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- This hot chocolate can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg