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Chocolate Protein Shake

Cultural Context

The Chocolate Protein Shake has become a staple in American health culture, often consumed post-workout for muscle recovery. With the rise of fitness trends, this shake embodies the convenience of protein supplementation while appealing to chocolate lovers. Variations abound, with different protein powders and milk alternatives, making it adaptable to various dietary preferences.

AmericanUSdrink
5 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cups vanilla unsweetened almond milk
1 medium sized banana
1 scoop (about 30 grams) chocolate protein powder
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 teaspoons liquid sweetener (like liquid Splenda or liquid stevia)
1.5 to 2 cups ice
1 serving (about 15 grams) uncooked old fashioned oats
1 serving (about 15 grams) chocolate chips (like Lily's)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water reduces cost.

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers healthy fats, while sunflower seed butter is often cheaper.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while maple syrup is often less expensive.

1

Add 2 cups of vanilla unsweetened almond milk to the blender.

2

Add 1 medium sized banana to the blender (preferably frozen).

3

Add 1 scoop (about 30 grams) of chocolate protein powder to the blender.

4

Add 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender.

5

Add 2 teaspoons of liquid sweetener to the blender (optional).

6

Add 1.5 to 2 cups of ice to the blender.

7

Blend until the mixture is super thick, creamy, and smooth.

8

Add 1 serving (about 15 grams) of uncooked old fashioned oats to the blender and blend briefly to mix.

9

Add 1 serving (about 15 grams) of chocolate chips to the blender and blend briefly until they are incorporated but still chunky.

10

Serve and enjoy the protein shake.

Cooking Techniques

no-cook

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-freegluten-freelow-carb

Allergens

milkpeanuts

Also Known As

Chocolate SmoothieProtein Smoothie

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