5 INGREDIENT FROZEN HOT COCOA
(High Protein / Gluten-Free / Quick & Easy)
If you grew up on hot chocolate packets, you know the nostalgia — and the sugar crash that usually followed. This Frozen Hot Chocolate Protein Drink is a modern upgrade that keeps the cozy chocolate flavor but skips the ingredient overload.
Rich, creamy, and surprisingly refreshing, this recipe comes together in about two minutes and feels like a treat that actually satisfies. By using MariGold’s Rich Chocolate Malt Whey Isolate, you get real protein that helps keep you full, balanced energy, and that classic chocolatey comfort — just colder.
It’s perfect for those days when you want something festive but light, indulgent but functional. Whether you’re team hot cocoa or frozen drinks year-round, this one hits the sweet spot without overdoing the sugar.
If you want a cozy HOT cocoa, try our Hot Cocoa Collagen Peptides, which can be enjoyed hot or cold!
This recipe was created by Kara (@healingwithahopefulheart), who shares clean recipes and everyday non-toxic living tips over on Instagram. Check her out for more healthy inspiration!
- 1 cup milk of choice (I use whole milk)
- 1 scoop MariGold Rich Chocolate Malt Whey Isolate Protein Powder
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1–1½ cups ice
- Blend everything until thick and smooth. Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
MariGold ingredients used in this recipe:
MariGold Whey Isolate is derived from sweet Irish milk given from Truly Grass-Fed™ cows who spend 95% of their time roaming freely and feasting upon the delicious green grasses of the breathtaking Irish countryside.
MariGold Rich Chocolate Malt Whey Protein Isolate has everything you want in a protein drink, and none of the things you don’t!
- Truly Grass Fed™ whey isolate for pure protein your body craves
- Zero lactose and casein so NO BLOATING
- Organic natural non-alkalized cocoa for maximum flavanol content
- Zero sugar
- Boost of L-Glutamine for immunity, gut health and strong muscles*





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