Comments on: Loving the BITE: Homemade Syrup for Chocolate Milk Recovery

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:14:00 +0000

Hi Tony – YES!:) One issue with non-dairy milks (excluding soy) is the lack of protein – and many are unaware. Since they are called milk, many assume they have protein. Not sure if you’ve seen/tried Hemp Milk (it’s popped up in my local store) – it does have 4 gm protein per cup, so more than the others. For recovery, a 3:1, or even 2:1 carbs:protein is effective. Hope you enjoy the syrup! Take care!

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:11:00 +0000

Hi Amanda, I’m glad you like it! Yes, I love using the honey, and it comes out to about 1/2 the calories/sugar as regular syrups.

By: Tony Ruiz

Tony Ruiz — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 23:11:00 +0000

The Almond Coconut Milk I drink only has 1 g of protein in a cup, should I throw some Greek Yogurt or whey protein powder in it to get to 3 to 1 Carb to protein ratio?

By: Amanda Cowan

Amanda Cowan — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:48:00 +0000

Love it! I hadn’t thought of using honey!

By: Kelli Jennings

Kelli Jennings — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:47:00 +0000

Shannon, Kate, and Jase – Thank you very much for your comments on this chocolate syrup. It’s always in my fridge as well for my own recovery. I always look forward to it. Sometimes I ride a little longer than planned just to justify the recovery chocolate milk . Soon, I’ll post a hot chocolate variation. It’s 10 deg F where I live right now, and recovering with a warm drink is a welcome variation. Coming soon…

By: Jase

Jase — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 17:20:00 +0000

Turned out very well. Healthier and more affordable than store bought since less is needed for the same degree of chocolatey flavor. Thank you.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:50:00 +0000

We’ve been making this consistently for the last couple of months, and I’m finding I really crave it. Very easy to make and very tasty.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:00:00 +0000

This is a great recipe! I ran out of regular chocolate syrup and I’ve been looking for an alternative with no artificial ingredients, anyway. My son is extremely picky and the only way he will consistently get any protein is chocolate milk. I made him a cup of milk with a spoonful of syrup and he chugged it! Thank you for posting it.

By: Kelli Jennings, RD

Kelli Jennings, RD — Thu, 10 May 2012 17:04:00 +0000

Hi Jessica – I definitely can always feel a difference when I recover properly after training (I’m drinking this syrup/milk as I type after riding) – and this recipe is easy, cold, and refreshing. Serves the dual purpose for me and my kids in my household, too. Hope you enjoy!

By: Kelli Jennings, RD

Kelli Jennings, RD — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:30:00 +0000

It’s passed my (picky) kids’ test . And, since it’s richer in chocolate taste than store-bought, I can use just a small amount. Hope they like it!