RECIPES
Chocolate Almond Protein Cocoa
by Livestrong_Recipes | Feb 2, 2015
- PREP
- 05 m
- COOK
- 10 m
- TOTAL
- 15 m
Chocolate Almond Protein Cocoa is rich, chocolaty and loaded with protein so you can stay lean and boost your metabolism while indulging! A high quality protein powder can help to build and repair muscle tissue and stabilize your blood sugar to prevent energy spikes and crashes.
INGREDIENTS
SERVES 2
- 2 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup Water
- 4 scoops Proto Whey Double Chocolate (New Power Crunch Formulation)
- 2 tsp agave nectar
- 1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
- 1/2 tbs Organic Almond Butter
- 12 g Real Whipped Light Cream
- 2 tsp Unsalted Dry Toasted Slivered Almonds
DIRECTIONS
1
Combine first 7 ingredients (almond milk through sea salt) with a whisk in a big pot until smooth over medium heat. As cocoa begins to get hot, whisk constantly. Once cocoa is hot throughout, add almond butter and continue whisking for 1 minute.
2
Remove cocoa from heat and pour into mugs. Top with a dollop of light whipped cream and toasted almonds. Enjoy!
