Description
A delicious and nutritious chocolate protein shake that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) unsweetened vanilla almond milk or any milk
- 5 tablespoons (40 g) chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (75 g) frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon (16 g) almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/41/2 teaspoon (1 ml) vanilla extract
- 8 ice cubes
- Sweetener to taste such as stevia or honey
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients Smoothly: Start by adding the protein powder, banana, cocoa powder, almond milk, and a handful of ice into the blender. Blend until everything’s combined and you achieve a creamy texture that looks inviting. If it seems too chunky, blend a bit longer but avoid over-blending, or it might get too watery.
- Adjust Sweetness Carefully: Taste your shake and consider adding a little stevia or honey if you want an extra hint of sweetness. You will want it to be just right, without overpowering the chocolate taste. But be careful not to add too much sweetener since it can easily become cloying.
- Serve & Enjoy Immediately: Pour your shake into a glass and take a moment to admire that creamy, rich color. It smells fantastic, and it is best enjoyed fresh to appreciate all those lovely flavors. Do not let it sit too long, or it may separate.
Notes
- Enjoy immediately; leftovers do not keep well.
- If your shake is not thick enough, try adding a few more ice cubes or using less almond milk to achieve your desired consistency.
- When the shake has a strong banana flavor, consider reducing the banana to 1/2 cup or using a less ripe banana for a milder taste.
- For a smoother result, selecting a high-quality protein powder is key; I prefer ones that are whey-based to avoid any chalky aftertaste.
- Freezing the banana before blending really helps with the overall texture and creaminess.
- Accurate measuring of ingredients can greatly improve the consistency and flavor of your shake each time you make it.
- This shake is best enjoyed fresh and does not require reheating.
- Enjoy as a quick breakfast with toast or fruits.
- Serve with granola for added texture.
- Pair with a side of nuts for extra protein.
- Add a tablespoon of chia seeds for extra fiber.
- Replace cocoa powder with chocolate protein powder for enhanced flavor.
- Include spinach for added nutrients without changing the taste.
- When selecting bananas, use fully ripe ones for the best flavor and texture.
- You can substitute almond butter with peanut butter or use any preferred milk as an alternative to almond milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 364mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 32mg