Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Shake
Sunflower seed butter stands in for peanut butter in this chocolate shake, which makes it useful for people avoiding nuts.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 450calories
- 37 gprotein
Sunflower seed butter has a toasty flavor that works well with chocolate. It can turn slightly green when baked, but that does not happen in a cold shake. Check your protein powder label if you are avoiding tree nuts or peanuts for an allergy.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter
- 1 medium banana
- ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Add the milk and sunflower seed butter to the blender.
- Add the protein powder, banana, cocoa, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Serve cold.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 450 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 47 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 29 g |
| Fat | 16 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
- Sunflower seed butter can taste bitter if the jar is old. Taste it before using.
- Use a banana with brown spots for the best sweetness.
Swaps and variations
- Use soy or oat milk for a dairy-free version, together with a plant protein.
- Add a pinch of salt to bring out the chocolate.
