Chocolate Peppermint Pro-Co-Coa

Chocolate Peppermint Pro-Co-Coa

A variation on the recipe I use the most, this minty chocolate drink is one of many different variations I will be posting over the next few weeks. For all the basics on tips and how to make my Pro-Co-Coas, make sure to read the original recipe. This is quite likely my favorite variation on my basic Pro-Co-Coa, and is definitely the one I make the most often. If you do not have or like the flavor of Altoid Peppermints, you can use sugar free starlight mints, or just add some extra sugar free peppermint syrup and/or peppermint extract. During the summer you can even use a few peppermint leaves and gently crush them to release their oils for a fresh peppermint flavor.

2 cups hot water
1 1/2 scoops chocolate protein powder (for testing we used Unjury Chocolate Splendor Whey Protein Powder (150 calories, 30 grams protein)
1 tablespoon Ghirardelli unsweetened cocoa (15 calories, 1 gram protein)
2-3 Altoid Peppermints (10 calories for 3) 1 tablespoon peppermint sugar free syrup (Torani or DaVinci)
1 tablespoon vanilla sugar free syrup (Torani or DaVinci)
Mix everything together in a 20-ounce or larger mug or cup. Enjoy hot.

Makes one serving.

Preparation Time: 5 minutes

175 calories, 31 grams protein