Brownie Batter Protein Shake
Thick enough for a spoon, this chocolate shake gets its raw brownie batter flavor from cocoa, almond butter, and a pinch of salt.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 400calories
- 35 gprotein
Brownie batter flavor comes from three things: deep cocoa, a little fat, and salt. Almond butter supplies the fat, and a pinch of salt does the rest. The shake is thick enough to eat with a spoon.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 Medjool date, pitted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Pit the date and add it to the blender with the milk. Blend for 20 seconds so the date breaks down.
- Add the protein powder, cocoa, almond butter, vanilla, salt, and ice.
- Blend until thick and smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Top with a spoonful of whipped cream or a few chocolate cookie crumbs if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 400 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Medjool dates blend smoothly. Softer, fresher dates work better than dry ones.
- This shake gets thicker in the fridge. Stir in a splash of milk before drinking if it sets up.
Swaps and variations
- Use peanut butter instead of almond butter for a chocolate-peanut version.
- Replace the date with a tablespoon of maple syrup if you do not have dates.
