A rich, creamy frozen hot chocolate blended with cocoa, protein powder, and silky coconut cream. Naturally sweetened and ice-cold, this indulgent drink delivers deep chocolate flavour and a protein boost, making it perfect as a refreshing snack,post-workout treat, or healthier dessert. āš„„
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword chocolate protein shake, clean eating dessert or snack, frozen chocolate protein drink, frozen hot chocolate protein shake, frozen hot chocolate protein smoothie, protein chocolate smoothie
Servings 2
Ingredients
1cupmilk of choice (dairy or plant-based)
1/2cupcoconut cream (canned)
2scoopschocolate protein powder
2tablespoonscocoa powder
3soft dates
1teaspoonvanilla extract
1 1/2-2cupsice
Toppings OptionalĀ
Whipped coconut cream (homemade recipe link below in notes)
Dark chocolate shavings
Cocoa powder dusting
Melted chocolate drizzleĀ
Instructions
Add the milk, coconut cream, protein powder, cocoa powder, dates and vanilla to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth and fully combined.Add the ice and blend again until thick, creamy, and frozen.Adjust sweetness or thickness if needed by adding more sweetener or a splash of milk.Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy immediately.Tips:For a thicker, milkshake-style drink, use more ice.For a lighter frozen chocolate, reduce the ice slightly.Vanilla protein powder also works for a milder chocolate flavour.
Notes
Homemade Whipped Coconut CreamAdd even more nutrition and healthy qualities to many other dishes with nutrient-dense fluffy, whipped coconut cream.Itās a dairy-free dessert topping that is not overly sweet and made with simple ingredients. This whipped coconut cream is just as thick, luscious, and creamy as dairy-full whipped cream and ideal for topping cakes, tarts, puddings, hot cocoa, and more.Made with just 3 ingredients in 5 minutes of active time. Be sure to chill the canned coconut cream or milk the day before you need it.Packed with healthy fats, tons of other good stuff and amazing flavour to help support a healthy, fit body.Go here for the simple recipe:Ā Whipped Coconut CreamĀ