Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake
This Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake is for you if you want a protein shake that tastes like a milkshake and keeps you full and energized. It’s thick, rich, and full of protein, so it’s a great drink after a workout or a quick breakfast.
And the best thing is?It only takes five minutes to get ready!
Let’s mix it up!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or not)
- 1 scoop of protein powder with chocolate
- 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter, either creamy or crunchy
- 1 tiny banana (for smoothness and natural sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (for more chocolate flavor)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of ice cubes
For toppings (optional but tasty!):
- Drizzle of peanut butter
- Peanuts that have been crushed
- Chips of chocolate
Things You’ll Need
- Mixing machine
- Long glass
- Spoon for drizzling
How to do it
- Put milk, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, banana, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Optional: Drizzle peanut butter inside the glass
Add more flavor by drizzling peanut butter into the glass. - Put the thick shake into the glass you made.
- Add crushed peanuts and chocolate chips on top, then enjoy!
Tips from the pros
- Use a banana that has been frozen!It makes the shake thicker and creamier.
- Want it much colder?Put in extra ice or use frozen milk cubes.
- Don’t use dairy!Use coconut, oat, or almond milk.
- More protein?Add some Greek yogurt or an extra scoop of protein powder.
- A sweeter version?Add a dab of honey or a Medjool date to the mix.
Changes and substitutions
- No banana?For creaminess, use 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or avocado.
- No cocoa powder?Instead, eat a little piece of dark chocolate.
- No nuts?Use sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
Food that is left over and stored
Best when it’s fresh!
If you make it ahead of time, keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and mix it before you drink it.
The End
That’s all there is to it! Your Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake is ready to drink. It’s full of protein, rich, and creamy, so it’s a great way to start your day. Give it a try, snap a picture, and tell me how it went.Thanks! 🍫🥜💪