Recovery Hot Chocolate Serves 1

Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 5 minutes

This indulgent drink contains the right balance of carbohydrate and protein for recovery. It’s amazing after a cold, late training session.

300ml/10½fl oz/1¼ cups skimmed milk

25g/1oz skimmed milk powder

20g/¾oz dark/bittersweet chocolate (at least 70% cocoa solids), broken into chunks

1  Put the milk and milk powder in a saucepan over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until the powder has dissolved into the milk. Add the chocolate and keep stirring until the chocolate has melted.

2  Pour into a mug and serve straight away.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

Calories 290 Carbohydrate 39g Protein 19g Fat 6.1g (of which saturates 4.3g)