Protein Steamers

It's National Protein (Powder) Day! Here are five protein steamer recipes fueled with CSE flavors to stay cozy! We have been loving the classic hot chocolate for a sweet treat after dinner. CSE Hot Cocoa

1 cup water

1 ½ servings CSE Chocolate Brownie Batter Protein Powder 

Toppings:

¼ cup spray whipped cream

1. Add water to a mug and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Let cool for a couple minutes. 

2. Add protein powder and whisk until smooth.

 3. Top with whipped cream and enjoy!

White Chocolate Candy Cane Steamer

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 5g white chocolate chips 1 serving CSE White Chocolate Peppermint Protein Powder

Toppings:

4 Tbs. spray whipped cream candy cane 1. Add milk to a mug and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot. Add white chocolate chips and let cool for a couple of minutes before adding protein powder. 2. Add protein powder, then mix with a milk frother or whisk until smooth. 3. Top with whipped cream and use candy cane to stir.

Mint Hot Chocolate

1 cup fat-free milk

1 serving CSE Mint Chocolate Cookie Protein Powder

Toppings:

4 Tbs. spray whipped cream

Pinch of cocoa powder

1. Add the milk to a microwave-safe mug. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Add the protein powder and mix with a milk frother. Heat for 15-30 more seconds, if needed.

2. Top with whipped cream and cocoa powder. Enjoy!

Spiced White Hot Chocolate

1 cup fat-free milk

¼  tsp. pumpkin pie spice 

¼ tsp. vanilla extra 

½ serving CSE Simply Vanilla or Caramel Toffee Protein Powder

15g chocolate chips (white or vanilla) 

Toppings:

4 Tbs. spray whipped cream

1 serving Walden Farms Caramel Syrup 

1. In a small pot, combine milk, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Whisk over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer. Remove from heat and whisk in the white chocolate chips and protein powder. Stir until completely melted. 

2. Pour into a cup and top with whipped cream, a drizzle of caramel syrup (optional) and a dusting of pumpkin pie spice and enjoy!

Caramel Mocha Protein Hot Chocolate

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk 

1 Tbs. OffBeat Midnight Almond Coconut Butter

or natural almond butter 

1 Tbs. cocoa powder 

1 serving CSE Caramel Toffee Protein Powder 

Toppings:

2 Tbs. spray whipped cream

1. Pour the almond milk into a mug and microwave for 2 minutes or until hot.  2. Add the nut butter and cocoa powder. Whisk until smooth. Add the protein powder and whisk until smooth and creamy. Top with spray whipped cream topping if desired.  Recipes courtesy of Clean Simple Eats!