Protein Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe

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

Janna Boloten, RD, Dietitian at Abbott

Ready in

5 minutes

Makes

1 serving

Served Hot or Cold

For people who prefer hot or cold recipes

Express

Ready in 30 minutes or less

Gluten-free

For people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance

Vegetarian

Respects lacto-ovo-vegetarian diet

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:

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

Cold version:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour into a tall glass and serve.

Tip

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

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

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.

§ Brand of oral nutritional supplements.

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