Chocolate Protein Shake with Banana and Peanut Butter Recipe
This Chocolate Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious blend perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout boost. Combining chocolate protein powder with milk, vanilla yogurt or banana, and peanut butter, it offers a creamy texture and rich flavor while packing a protein punch to fuel your day.
- 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 – 170g (or 1 banana – 170g as a substitute)
- Sweetener of choice, to taste
- 2 tbsp peanut butter (or almond butter, optional) – 30g
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, ensuring the milk is cold for the best shake consistency. Choose either vanilla yogurt or a banana as your base fruit/dairy element.
- Blend the Shake: Add the milk, chocolate protein powder, vanilla yogurt or banana, sweetener, and peanut butter into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick and smooth, with no lumps remaining.
- Serve and Store: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture. If you have leftovers, transfer into a lidded container and refrigerate for up to three days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use plant-based milk like almond or oat milk to keep the shake dairy-free.
- Swap peanut butter with almond butter for a different nut flavor or to accommodate allergies.
- Adjust sweetness according to your preference, using honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute.
- The banana option adds natural sweetness and creaminess, making it a great choice if you prefer a fruitier shake.
- For a thicker shake, add ice cubes before blending.
- This shake can be customized with additional ingredients like chia seeds or spinach for extra nutrition.
Keywords: chocolate protein shake, protein shake, healthy shake, post-workout shake, chocolate smoothie, quick protein drink
