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I’ve told you guys before that I get inspiration from the oddest places – the backs of cereal boxes, the depths of the freezer…and now Google Hangouts. When planning the South Africa trip rehearsal in Lancaster in January, one of the guys mentioned that if we get snowed in, we could just sit around the fire drinking hot custard and playing board games. Drinkable hot custard immediately snagged my attention. “I bet I can turn that into a Velvety drink!” I thought – and I was right! Betcha never guessed your casual remark would get you mentioned on my blog, eh, Vlad? 😛
“What are these Velvety drinks of which you speak?” you may be wondering right now. They’re basically my take on Bulletproof elements – healthy fats that will get your metabolism going. They’re velvety smooth because of the coconut oil and butter they contain, and they fit the THM: Deep S fuel category!
Some Velvety drinks you may want to try:
- The Yummy Eggnog Detox
- Velvety Autumn Sip
- Velvety Cappuccino
- Velvety Chai
- Velvety Hot Chocolate
- Velvety Peppermint Sip
As always, check out the Notes section of the recipe for extra info. Check out the links in and below the recipe to see the products I use and recommend. Some of the links included in the recipe and blog post are affiliate links, which means that if you make purchases through these links, I make a small commission to help defray the costs of running this blog (at no extra charge to you). Thanks for your help!
You may also enjoy:
- Starting THM
- my recipe index
- my recipes grouped by fuel type, allergy info, and theme
- all my “Velvety” recipes
- all my Deep S recipes
- ¾ c. unsweetened almond milk
- ¾ c. water
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- 1 egg*
- 2 T. whey protein powder
- 1 T. coconut oil**
- 2 tsp. salted butter
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- ⅛ tsp. glucomannan (scant)
- 1/16 tsp. (2 doonks) THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
- 1/16 tsp. salt
- Heat the almond milk and water until the desired temperature is reached. (I heat them for 2 minutes in the microwave.)
- Meanwhile, add all the other ingredients to a blender. When the liquid is hot, add it to the blender as well and blend immediately. (Be careful when blending hot liquids, and vent the blender to relieve pressure as necessary.) Blend until smooth and creamy, then enjoy! I like to top mine with a little cinnamon.
**Use refined coconut oil if you don't desire a coconut flavor.
Feel free to add some maple extract and/or cinnamon!
Try carton, not canned, coconut milk for a nut-free version.
To make this dairy free, use collagen instead of whey protein and add additional coconut oil in place of the butter. This will take out some of the creaminess factor, so it may be a good idea to add some cinnamon and/or maple extract for an extra flavor kick.
Suggested products:
- Vitamix Blender (5300 Certified Refurbished) – Amazon
- Whey Protein Powder
- THM Pristine Whey Protein Powder
- THM Integral Collagen
- Great Lakes Collagen
- Glucomannan (Amazon)
- THM Pure Stevia Extract Powder
Great recipe! I scrambled the egg then blitzed it and all the ingredients in the Vitamix. Added nutmeg. YUM
I just made this and it was SO good! I only used 2 t. ghee for the fat, subbed two egg yolks for the one whole egg, and left out the whey protein because I don’t have any right now. It was so delicious and I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Awesome! So glad you liked it!
Oh my goodness. So easy, creamy and lovely.
I’m really enjoying this right now! Thank you! I got the recipe from the cookbook but wanted to come here to comment. I added a little nutmeg for an eggnog flavor, and it is so good!
Tonight for dinner will be the skillet yumzetti.
I love the nutmeg idea! Thanks so much for the review, Teresa!
Just wanted to share I modified your amazing recipe slightly to make it a milkshake instead of warm. Thank you for sharing all of your amazing recipes
Hi Briana!
I am looking for some hot drinks in the cooler weather that can replace some of the shakes I drink in the morning when I need a quick breakfast. If I add a full scoop of THM protein powder, could I use this recipe for a meal instead of just a snack? Thank you 🙂
Yes you certainly can, although I encourage you not to forget about your veggies. 😉 (That can easily happen when we use drinks as meals too often.)
Have you ever tried this with two eggs? I was thinking if I did that I could cut back on the protein powder and save a little money? But I wasn’t sure if anything else would have to be adjusted or if it would be okay as is, since the only custards I’ve ever made have been from your website. I lack custard experience, any tips will help!
Hmm…you’re welcome to try, but it would definitely be more eggy.
I just made this with 2 eggs and no protein powder. It does taste slightly more eggy, but I don’t mind and it’s still very tasty!
Amazing! Used all cashew milk instead of milk/water combo, and a little less sweetener. This will be my fall go to for breakfast or a
snack for the next little while!
Looks great, but butter is dairy so this isn’t a dairy free.
For those who can not have lactose this doesn’t work
I would think butter extract would work? Not sure.
Please see the Notes section of the recipe for the dairy-free version. 🙂 Unfortunately most butter extracts are not suitable for people with dairy allergies.
Omg just made this and it’s amazing. I probably would have added an extra doing of stevia. But still, amazing!
I need to purchase a sweetener.i see in the them store gentle sweet and super sweet…Iam confused..Can you help..Is the extra sweetness safe..How do I know which to buy..Does one do something different than the other? Please help
Both are great sweeteners. The Super Sweet is more economical because it’s more concentrated (you’ll need to use twice as much Gentle Sweet as Super Sweet in recipes). Gentle Sweet has a more sugar-like taste because it has a lower concentration of stevia. I personally use Super Sweet for most of my baking needs. It’s a great, versatile sweetener. However, if you’re just coming off sugar and are sensitive to the taste of stevia, you might want to start off with Gentle Sweet. 🙂 (Be aware that Gentle Sweet contains xylitol, which is toxic to dogs.)
Thank-you.can you bake w all 3? Also…Your site is the best….
Yes, you can bake with all three. As far as I know, xylitol is safe for human consumption.
I’ve tried to go d info.is the xyalatol considered safe for long term use for humans. ? Thanks for your help
Just made it and love it! Very creamy and smooth. I was a little tentative about drinking raw egg, not for the food safety aspect, just the thought of it. It’s great!
I added a few more doonks of Stevia to make sure it was sweet enough for me, and it’s perfect. I’ll be making this one again!