I am so happy to tell you that it’s been 1 year since I embarked on eating to lose weight!  I cannot believe the change in my body and the way I have felt in the last year.  Read what I am talking about HERE. 

My personal trainer gave me a great idea for hot cocoa recipes that are healthy and include protein.  I LOVE drinking hot chocolate when it’s cold and I love that these recipes allow me to do so and still follow my nutrition plan!

The varieties for these hot cocoa ideas are endless and you will see what I mean in a minute.  These recipes contain a protein drink and coffee creamer.  The count for these drinks (give or take depending on which flavor) is 10g protein, 43g carbs, 9g fat, 270 calories.

Chocolate Caramel Hot Cocoa:
One bottle Special K French Vanilla Protein Drink
2T International Delight Chocolate Caramel Coffee Creamer (more to taste)

Place ingredients into a hot chocolate maker and when it’s ready make sure to froth it! 

I have LOVED my “Cocoa Latte”.  We got it for our wedding and it is sooo much better than making hot cocoa in the microwave.  It warms it to the perfect temperature and then shuts off when ready.  It has the froth button on the side so when you pour it into your mug it’s very frothy!  If you do not have one of these make it an item on your Christmas list or get this cute retro one on Amazon now HERE.  If you are an Amazon Prime member this ships for free.

Pumpkin Spice Steamer:
Have you ever had a Pumpkin Steamer?  Basically its like hot chocolate but instead of chocolate it’s pumpkin!  Yum! 

One bottle Special K French Vanilla Protein Drink
2T (or more) Coffee Mate Pumpkin Spice – sugar free
Dash of Nutmeg
Dash of Pumpkin Spice
1t. cinnamon

Place ingredients in hot chocolate maker and be sure to froth when ready!

OTHER VARIETIES:
You will never know how many flavors you could make using different flavored coffee creamers.  Add as much as you want.  I add 2T cause that’s what fits into my nutrition goals.  Look at these other varieties you can play around with!

I mean, can you imagine all of the possibilities?  And there are so many more flavors!  This could replace my love for Torani!!  Have fun you little baristas out there!  Let me know what yummy drinks you come up with!