Chocolate Protein Shake

Chocolate Protein Shake

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10 min

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.

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)

Directions

  1. 1

    IN ADVANCE: Remove the peel from the banana, slice into large coins, place in a plastic bag, and freeze.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    ENJOY: Pour into a glass and enjoy!