Description
Indulgent chocolate protein shake blends rich cocoa with powerful nutrition for fitness enthusiasts seeking delicious post-workout recovery. Smooth creamy texture and balanced sweetness make this protein-packed drink a perfect complement to active lifestyles you’ll crave after intense training sessions.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Sources:
- 1 1/2 cups (360 milliliters) unsweetened vanilla soymilk
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) reduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (32 grams) natural peanut butter
Fruits and Sweeteners:
- 2 medium frozen bananas, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups or 225 grams)
- 1 cup (150 grams) frozen pitted dark cherries
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (8 grams) cocoa powder
Instructions
- Load soymilk, ripe bananas, pitted cherries, creamy yogurt, rich peanut butter, and dark cocoa powder into a high-powered blender.
- Pulse ingredients initially on low speed, then progressively increase to high, using the tamper to push down ingredients and ensure a silky, uniform consistency.
- Continue blending for 60-90 seconds until the mixture transforms into a velvety, homogeneous protein shake with no visible chunks.
- Pour the decadent chocolate shake directly into a chilled glass, capturing its smooth texture and vibrant color.
- Enjoy immediately for optimal flavor and nutritional benefits, savoring the rich, protein-packed beverage.
Notes
- Swap soymilk with almond, oat, or regular milk to suit different dietary preferences and create unique flavor profiles.
- Boost protein content by adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder, perfect for post-workout recovery or meal replacement.
- Freeze overripe bananas beforehand to create an extra thick and frosty shake texture without diluting flavors with ice.
- For a vegan version, use dairy-free yogurt and ensure your protein powder is plant-based, maintaining the creamy consistency and nutritional benefits.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 53 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg