Collagen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Collagen Hot Chocolate Recipe

A decadent & protein-rich hot chocolate recipe, with adjustable flavor ideas below!

5 from 5 votes

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Course: Korean Food

Prep Time: 3

Cook Time: 2

Total Time: 3

Servings:

Calories: 41.18kcal

Author: Max

Ingredients

4 oz milk or mylk
1-2 tbsp. heavy cream
1 oz to 2oz high quality dark chocolate 70%+ is best, and the source of the cacao is important, as some companies use beans that make a very bitter chocolate
1 scoop collagen powder/10g collagen in any form I like and have been using Vital Proteins brand

Instructions

Heat your 4oz. of milk of choice over medium heat until slightly bubbling. While the liquid heats, chop your chocolate into chocolate chip-sized pieces and put it in a heat-proof mug.
If your chocolate comes out still chunky after a couple minutes, you can microwave your whole mug for 20 seconds, then take it out and let it sit for an additional 2 minutes. This will allow the chunks to melt into the liquid so that you can then finish blending it.
Pour your near-boiling liquid into the cup, on top of the chocolate, letting the hot liquid melt your chocolate for two full minutes.
Add in your scoop of collagen and your heavy cream, and quickly blend it into the hot chocolate and voila! All done. Adding mint oil or ginger puree or even lemon zest would be a beautiful mix-up if you plan to make this a regular part of your routine.

Notes

Remember to use a high-percentage craft chocolate in your hot cocoa! Otherwise your chocolate will end up flatter-tasting rather than complex.
Whip up your drink with an extra 30 seconds on the frother; it really makes a difference!
If you're going to use a non-dairy milk in your cocoa, I'd recommend using a creamier option, like macadamia or coconut milk, rather than the more common finds like oat or almond milk.
You can also prepare this collagen hot chocolate ahead of time— sans milk— by chopping up the chocolate and measuring out 1-2 Tbsp. of heavy cream powder + the collagen. Just add milk & voila!

I like Vital Proteins collagen powder for its added vitamin c and hyaluronic acid, and the general quality of the product & reputation of the brand.

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