🌱 🕙 Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Calories: 420 kcal

Protein: 39 g

Prep Time: 5 min Cook Time: 0 min

Serves: 1

Ingredients

• Unsweetened almond milk: 240 ml / 8 fl oz / 1 cup

• Plain Greek yogurt (2%): 100 g / 3.5 oz / ½ cup

• Chocolate whey or plant-based protein powder: 30 g / 1.05 oz / 1 scoop

• Frozen banana: 100 g / 3.5 oz / ~1 small

• Natural peanut butter or almond butter: 10 g / 0.35 oz / 2 tsp

• Unsweetened cocoa powder: 5 g / 0.18 oz / 1 Tbsp

• Honey or pure maple syrup: 5 g / 0.18 oz / 1 tsp

• Chia seeds: 5 g / 0.18 oz / 1 tsp

• Ice cubes: 5–6 (adjust for thickness)

• Pinch of salt (enhances chocolate flavor)

• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla extract or 1–2 espresso ice cubes (mocha twist)

Directions

1. Add ingredients to a blender in this order: milk, yogurt, protein powder, banana, nut butter, cocoa powder, then remaining items.

2. Blend on high 45–60 seconds until thick and creamy. Add a splash more milk if too dense.

3. Taste and adjust sweetness with a drizzle of honey or a few banana slices, if desired.

4. Pour into a glass; dust with cocoa or add chocolate shavings (optional).

Meal Prep Instructions

• Smoothie Packs: Portion banana, cocoa powder, protein powder, and chia seeds into freezer bags (3–5 at once). In the morning, add yogurt, nut butter, and almond milk; blend and go.

• Storage: Best enjoyed fresh, but refrigerate up to 24 hours in a shaker or sealed jar. Shake or re-blend before drinking.

• Freezer Option: Blend fully, pour into a mason jar or popsicle mold, and freeze for a “protein fudge shake.”

Coach’s Tip

Don’t skimp on the salt + cocoa — that combo deepens chocolate flavor and cuts protein aftertaste. Blend longer than you think (45–60 sec), and use frozen banana only for a silky, frosty texture.

🌱 Vegetarian Option

Already vegetarian — no change required ♥️