Description

This comforting smoothie blends the warmth of cinnamon hot cocoa with the nutritional benefits of a Premier Protein shake. It’s creamy, lightly spiced, and packed with protein to support muscle repair and satiety.

Ingredients

Scale

1 bottle (11 oz) Premier Protein Shake, chocolate flavor

1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 to 1 cup ice cubes (for cold version)

1/4 cup hot water or warmed unsweetened almond milk (for warm version)

1 teaspoon almond butter (optional)

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

pinch of sea salt

light whipped topping, extra cinnamon or cocoa powder for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Decide on warm or cold version; for cold, use ice cubes, for warm, heat the protein shake gently.

2. Combine the Premier Protein Shake, cocoa powder, cinnamon, almond butter, vanilla extract and salt in a blender.

3. Add ice cubes for cold version or hot water/almond milk for warm version.

4. Blend on medium-high for 30 to 45 seconds until creamy and frothy, adding extra liquid or ice to adjust texture.

5. Taste and adjust cocoa or cinnamon to preference.

6. Pour into a mug or chilled glass and garnish with whipped topping, cinnamon or cocoa dust if desired.

7. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: beverage
Method: blending
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 12 ounces
Calories: 230
Sugar: 3
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 10
Fiber: 2
Protein: 30

Keywords: high-protein, hot cocoa smoothie, cinnamon flavor, bariatric friendly, vsg recipes, protein drink, premier protein