Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
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You’ll love this Chocolate Banana Protein Shake for an easy and healthy breakfast or snack to take on-the-go! The combination of chocolate and banana is so tasty.
Easy Chocolate Protein Shake
Crafting chocolate banana protein shakes at home allows for precise control over ingredients, ensuring they are tailored to individual tastes and health preferences. By using high-quality protein powder, fresh bananas, and milk, one can avoid the excessive sugars and artificial additives often found in pre-packaged versions.
Additionally, homemade shakes can accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, offering versatility in ingredient selection such as dairy-free milk alternatives or vegan protein sources. With a blender and a few simple ingredients, these shakes can be whipped up in minutes, providing a convenient and satisfying option for a quick breakfast, post-workout refuel, or anytime snack.
Whether heading to the gym, office, or running errands, these shakes provide a convenient way to fuel up without sacrificing nutrition. They can be prepared in advance and stored in insulated containers, maintaining freshness and quality throughout the day. Chocolate banana protein shakes deliver both taste and nutrition in a portable package, ensuring a filling snack wherever the day takes you.
Love the convenience of protein shakes? Try these popular recipes that you can also take on-the-go: Almond Butter Protein Energy Balls (Paleo with Keto option), Banana Milkshake, or Mango Pineapple Smoothie.
How To Make Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
Pour 3/4 of a cup of milk into blender. Add a serving of chocolate protein powder. You can use the provided scoop (from the container) or a Tablespoon to portion it out. Peel a banana and break it into a few chunks. Add to the blender. Finally, place some ice cubes in the blender cup.
Close up the blender and mix for about 10 seconds. Then open the blender cup and check that all the ingredients have been blended together. Pour protein shake into a glass and enjoy!
Cooking Tips:
- Adding ice is optional. It does make the smoothie cold.
- Choose milk according to your preferences. Can use regular milk (whole, skim, etc.) or even plant-based milk.
- Check the protein powder container for the serving size.
What Mixes Well With Chocolate Protein Powder?
- fruit: bananas, berries, tangerine, and figs- to name a few
- peanut butter or other nut butters
- avocado— for an extra creamy protein shake
- honey or agave syrup
- Greek or regular yogurt (plain or flavored)
- baby spinach (does not affect taste)
What To Serve With Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
If you want to enjoy this shake at home, pair it with a few other protein-packed dishes for a hearty breakfast: Air Fryer Toaster Scrambles, Hard Boiled Eggs In The Oven, or Sausage Balls With Cream Cheese.
Or pour the protein shake into a bowl and top with delightful, homemade ingredients like Candied Walnuts Recipe With Brown Sugar, Roasted Plums In Air Fryer, or Air Fryer Pineapple. Grab a spoon and dig in!
More Delicious Dishes Using The Blender
- Simple Watermelon Smoothie Recipe Without Yogurt
- Homemade Pumpkin Puree Recipe
- Blender Salsa Recipe
- Oreo Milkshake
- Avocado Crema
Chocolate Banana Protein Shake
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk whole, skim, etc. or plant-based
- 2 Tbsp protein powder check amount for 1 serving on back of container, use included scoop or aTablespoon
- 1 banana
- 4 ice cubes optional
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Instructions
- Pour 3/4 of a cup of milk into blender.
- Add a serving of chocolate protein powder.
- Peel a banana and break it into a few chunks. Add to the blender.
- Finally, place some ice cubes in the blender cup.
- Close up the blender and mix for about 10 seconds. Then open the blender cup and check that all the ingredients have been blended together.
- Pour protein shake into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Adding ice is optional. It does make the smoothie cold.
- Choose milk according to your preferences. Can use regular milk (whole, skim, etc.) or even plant-based milk.
- Check the protein powder container for the serving size.
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