Chocolate Protein Shake Recipe
A quick and nutritious chocolate protein shake made with your choice of milk, chocolate protein powder, vanilla yogurt or banana, and optional nut butter for extra creaminess and protein. Perfect for a post-workout boost or a healthy snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice (240g)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (30g)
- 6 oz vanilla yogurt or 1 banana (170g)
- Sweetener of choice, to taste
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (optional) (30g)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, making sure the milk and yogurt (if using) are cold, to ensure a refreshing shake.
- Blend Ingredients: Add the milk, chocolate protein powder, vanilla yogurt or banana, sweetener, and optional peanut or almond butter into a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick and smooth, with no lumps remaining.
- Serve: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
- Store Leftovers: If there are any leftovers, transfer them to a lidded container and refrigerate for up to three days.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients for a more refreshing shake.
- Adjust the sweetness to your taste using your preferred sweetener.
- Substitute vanilla yogurt with a ripe banana for a naturally sweet and vegan option.
- Adding peanut or almond butter increases protein content and adds creaminess.
- Try pairing this shake with healthy Chocolate Overnight Oats for a balanced breakfast.
Keywords: chocolate protein shake, healthy protein shake, post-workout shake, easy protein shake, chocolate smoothie
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