Double Chocolate Protein Shake
Chocolate protein plus unsweetened cocoa gives this shake a deep, bittersweet flavor without a pile of added sugar.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 365calories
- 34 gprotein
Chocolate protein powder on its own can taste flat. A spoonful of unsweetened cocoa adds the bitter edge that reads as real chocolate, and a frozen banana makes the texture thick enough for a straw.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 medium frozen banana
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Pour the milk into the blender, then add the protein powder and cocoa so the powders get wet before the blades start.
- Add the frozen banana, vanilla, salt, and ice.
- Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds, until no banana chunks are left.
- Pour and drink right away. It thickens as it sits.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 365 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Fat | 8 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.
Tips
- The pinch of salt sharpens the chocolate flavor and will not make the shake taste salty.
- Peel ripe bananas, break them into thirds, and freeze them flat in a bag so they blend easily.
Swaps and variations
- Use almond milk for a lighter shake or whole milk for a richer one.
- Replace the banana with half a cup of frozen cherries for a chocolate-cherry version.
