Rocky Road Protein Shake
Chocolate protein, marshmallow creme, and almonds give a thick shake the flavor of rocky road ice cream.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 420calories
- 36 gprotein
Rocky road is chocolate, marshmallow, and nuts. The marshmallow creme blends in for sweetness and body, and chopped almonds go in last so they keep their crunch. It is a heavier shake that works as an occasional treat.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp marshmallow creme
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chopped almonds
- ½ medium frozen banana
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Add the milk, protein powder, marshmallow creme, cocoa, and banana to the blender.
- Add the ice and blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Add the almonds and pulse twice.
- Top with a few extra almonds.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Fat | 12 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
- Pulse the almonds in at the end. They go gritty if blended fully.
- Marshmallow creme sticks to measuring spoons. Wet or oil the spoon first.
Swaps and variations
- Use mini marshmallows on top.
- Use walnuts in place of the almonds.
