Warm up this holiday season with a cozy cup of high protein hot chocolate! It’s quick to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth on a chilly winter day.

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Facts: 154 calories / 15g carbs / 21g protein / 1g fat 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (245g) fat free milk 
• ½ scoop (16g) Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard chocolate whey protein powder
• ½ tablespoon (3g) unsweetened cocoa powder 
• ½ teaspoon (2g) sugar

Optional toppings: marshmallows, whipped cream, cocoa powder, cinnamon sugar, or sprinkles (macros not included)

Instructions:

1. Heat milk in a small saucepan over medium heat. Watch closely and turn off heat at the first sign of a low simmer (don’t let it boil). 
2. Whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour into a cup and enjoy. 

Notes:

1. Feel free to substitute your favorite brand of chocolate protein powder (macros will vary).
2. If you like sweeter hot chocolate increase the quantity of sugar (or sub with maple syrup or brown sugar if you prefer, macros will vary).
3. If you decide to use Optimum Nutrition products you can use code “MACROSTAX” for 20% off your purchase!

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