Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding
Dessert
This high protein pudding is a great recovery treat before bed.
For Exercise Day
Performance Benefits
Casein protein is a slow-digesting protein that supports muscle growth and repair, making this recipe a great bedtime snack after a day of exercise.
Health Benefits
The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidants.
Expert Tips
You can use regular whey protein instead of casein, but it will not have the same slow-digesting effects.
Equipment
- Non-stick pan
Ingredients
- 300 ml Milk (or almond milk)
- 15 g 85% dark chocolate (chopped)
- ¼ tbsp Coconut oil
- ½ tbsp Cocoa powder
- 1 scoop Casein protein powder (chocolate flavoured)
- ½ tbsp Honey (optional)
- ½ tsp Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a non-stick pot, melt the chocolate with milk, coconut oil and cocoa powder.
- Stir continuously until the chocolate sauce is smooth and starts to bubble.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cinnamon and honey (if using honey and cinnamon).
- Add the casein powder and mix together using a whisk or fork to avoid lumps.
- Transfer into a bowl or cup and enjoy!
Notes
1 portion of "Hot Chocolate Protein Pudding" is equivalent to 350g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 26.3gProtein: 29.9gFat: 22.5gSaturated Fat: 14.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 831mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 88ugVitamin C: 5.8mgCalcium: 963mgIron: 3.1mg
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