Our Chocolate Protein Shake is as delicious as it is simple to whip together.  Add rich cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, a ripe banana, and a few other simple ingredients into your blender, and in under 10 minutes you’ve got yourself a healthy, filling, and tasty chocolate peanut butter protein shake to keep you moving throughout the day.

What To Put In Chocolate Protein Shake

• frozen banana – Give new life to your extra ripe bananas by peeling them and popping them in a freezer safe bag to always have on hand for smoothies.
• peanut butter – We used a natural, sugar-free peanut butter, but cashew butter or sun butter would work too. This simple ingredient adds creaminess and folic acid, which helps the body break down and use new proteins.
• protein powder – Use your favorite brand!
• cocoa powder – Meet chocolate in one of its purest forms, keeping more of the nutritional value intact. You can usually find this ingredient in the baking aisle at your local grocery store.
• ground flax – Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, healthy fats, and fiber, ground flaxseed is an easy way to amp up the nutritional value in this smoothie recipe.
• chia seeds – Mild in flavor, but high in nutritional content, chia seeds help you stay fuller for longer.
• almond milk –  We prefer non-dairy milk as it lightens up this smoothie, but any milk variety will do.  Just be sure to select an unsweetened variety.
• vanilla extract – Just a little bit goes a long way to add a nice subtle flavor.
• cinnamon – Adds a nice warmth that compliments the chocolate flavor.
• ice cubes – To help all of the ingredients blend together.
• maple syrup – An optional ingredient for those who want a touch more sweetness.

How To Make A Chocolate Protein Shake

Start by gathering and measuring out all of your shake ingredients.

Place the lid on your blender and blend on high until there is a smooth consistency. If it looks like your shake needs a bit more thinning out, add a few splashes of almond milk until it’s reached your desired consistency. To thicken it up, add a few more ice cubes.

Separate your chocolate protein shake into two glasses and enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

• Nut Butters – Feel free to substitute peanut butter for cashew butter, almond butter, or sun butter if you need to avoid peanuts.
• Protein Powder – We tested this recipe with a plain protein powder, but feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
• Almond Milk – Any milk variety will work. We prefer almond milk because of its light flavor.
• Maple Syrup – We suggest trying this recipe without the maple syrup first, and then add a bit of you need a bit more sweetness.
• Nutrition – Scroll down to the recipe card for the exact amount of protein in this smoothie.

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