10 Creative Beverage Ideas Using Cocoa Powder

10. Chocolate Almond Milk

Description: A dairy-free chocolate milk alternative.  Ingredients: Cocoa powder, almond milk, sugar, vanilla extract.  Instructions: Blend cocoa powder, sugar, almond milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

9. Chocolate Avocado Smoothie

Description: A creamy and nutritious chocolate smoothie. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, avocado, milk (or almond milk), banana, honey, ice cubes. Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

8. Chocolate Mint Frappe

Description: A refreshing mint chocolate blended drink. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, milk, sugar, mint extract, ice cubes, whipped cream. Instructions: Blend cocoa powder, milk, sugar, mint extract, and ice until smooth. Top with whipped cream.

7. Chocolate Mocha

Description: A delicious blend of coffee and chocolate. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, sugar, espresso, milk. Instructions: Brew espresso, heat milk, and whisk in cocoa powder and sugar, then combine with espresso.

6. Chocolate Orange Smoothie

Description: A zesty and creamy chocolate-orange drink. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, orange juice, banana, Greek yogurt, honey, ice cubes. Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

5. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie

Description: A rich and creamy smoothie with a chocolate-peanut butter flavor. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, banana, milk, peanut butter, honey, ice cubes. Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

4. Chocolate Protein Shake

Description: A post-workout drink with a chocolate twist.  Ingredients: Cocoa powder, protein powder, milk (or water), banana, peanut butter. Instructions: Blend all ingredients until smooth.

3. Frozen Hot Chocolate

Description: A cold and frosty version of hot chocolate.  Ingredients: Cocoa powder, sugar, milk, ice cubes, whipped cream.  Instructions: Blend cocoa powder, sugar, milk, and ice until frothy. Top with whipped cream.

2. Iced Chocolate Milk

Description: A refreshing cold drink perfect for hot days. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, sugar, milk, ice cubes. Instructions: Blend cocoa powder, sugar, and milk, then pour over ice.

1. Mexican Hot Chocolate

Description: A spicy and rich version of hot chocolate. Ingredients: Cocoa powder, sugar, milk, cinnamon, a pinch of chili powder, vanilla extract. Instructions: Heat milk with cinnamon and chili powder, whisk in cocoa powder and sugar, and add vanilla extract.