Chocolate Protein Shake

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Thick and creamy, flavorful Chocolate Protein Shake, filled with protein powder, cocoa, banana, and almond (or peanut) butter. This protein shake is good enough to pass for a healthy milkshake.

Course Breakfast, Dessert, Protein Shake, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate protein shake

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings large chocolate protein shake

Calories 293kcal

Author Chelsea Lords

Cost $1.47

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1 scoop (1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (32g)) chocolate protein powder use a good-quality brand
1 tablespoon Dutch-process cocoa powder (Hershey's Special Dark works well)
1/2 cup frozen banana Note 1
1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
8 ice cubes
Optional: sweetener to taste Note 2

Instructions

IN ADVANCE: Remove the peel from the banana, slice into large coins, place in a plastic bag, and freeze.
BLEND: Combine all of the ingredients into a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and the ingredients are all incorporated. If needed, stir everything up and blend again. If you don't have a high-powered blender, you may need an additional 1/4 cup milk.
ENJOY: Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Notes

Note 1: Bananas: When bananas are quite ripe, cut them up in coins and then put them in a small ziplock bag. Freeze overnight or until completely solid.

Note 2: Protein powder: Depending on the protein powder you use (some are sweetened with stevia) you may want some additional sweetener in your shake. I often use a few drops of stevia or some maple syrup or honey. Add to personal preference.

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