protein peppermint hot chocolate

Protein Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

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  • Janna Boloten, RD, Dietitian at Abbott Nutrition

  • Turn the classic combo of chocolate and peppermint into a nutritious, very high-protein drink!

    Janna Boloten, RD, Dietitian at Abbott Nutrition

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    Served Hot or Cold

    For people who prefer hot or cold recipes

  • This

    Express

    Ready in 30 minutes or less

  • This

    Gluten-Free

    For people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance

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    Vegetarian

    Respects lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet

  • This recipe takes this much time to prepare Ready in 5 minutes
  • This recipe makes several servings or portions Makes 1 serving

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (330 mL) Chocolate Ensure® Protein Max 30 g
  • 15 mL (1 Tbsp) cocoa powder
  • 1 mL (⅛ tsp) peppermint extract, or more to taste
  • Pinch of salt

How to make

Hot version:
  • Over medium heat in a saucepan, combine all ingredients and whisk until a uniform consistency is achieved.
  • Let heat for 5 minutes, or until desired temperature.
  • Pour into a mug and enjoy!

Cold version:
  • Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a tall glass and serve.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 345 mL (1 ⅓ cup)
  • Calories
  • 162
  • Fat
  • 2 g
  • Sodium
  • 535 mg
  • Carbohydrate
  • 9 g
  • Dietary fibre
  • 2 g
  • Protein
  • 31 g
  • Here are some cooking tips to take your recipe to the next level

  • Tip

  • Serve this hot or cold chocolate drink with any toppings of your choice, like whipped cream.

Ensure Protein Max provides energy to keep up for life on the go, with three times more protein and 1 g of sugarEnsure Protein Max provides energy to keep up for life on the go, with three times more protein and 1 g of sugar

Energy to keep up*

FOR LIFE ON THE GO!

3x more protein† and
1 g of sugar‡

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* From a survey of 1,038 independent-living adults aged 50+ who added 1 serving of Ensure® Protein Max 30 g per day for at least 5 days over a 2-week period, compared to control group (p<0.0001).

Canadian formulation is similar to the one used in the survey. Applies to Chocolate and Vanilla flavours.

† Compared to one serving (235 mL) of Ensure® Regular.
‡ Per 330-mL serving.

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