Double Chocolate Protein Shake
This Double Chocolate Protein Shake is for you if you like thick, creamy, chocolatey things. It tastes rich and smooth, and it’s full of chocolate flavor. Plus, it gives you a good amount of protein. Great for breakfast, after a workout, or when you really want chocolate.
And the best part? It tastes like a milkshake, but it’s good for you.
Let’s mix up something tasty!
Ingredients & Tools
- Blender
- A tall glass
- Spoon for putting chocolate on top of
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- One scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder (for more chocolate taste)
- ½ frozen banana (to make it creamy)
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter or peanut butter (for richness)
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips without sugar (for a double chocolate impact!)
Toppings (optional but tasty!):
- A drizzle of melting chocolate without sugar
- Shavings of dark chocolate
- Whipped cream (not required, but delicious!)
Instructions
- Put the ingredients in the blender.
Put milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, banana, almond butter, vanilla extract, ice cubes, and chocolate chips in a blender. - Mix until smooth.
Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy. - Fill the glass.
Put the thick shake in a large glass. - Drizzle chocolate over top (optional but great!).
Add some melted chocolate that doesn’t have any sugar to the glass for extra richness. - Add the garnish and serve.
Add whipped cream, chocolate shavings, and a little dusting of cocoa on top.
Tips & Variations
- Use a banana that has been frozen! It makes the shake thick and smooth.
- Want it to be even richer? Add an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder or half a cup of Greek yogurt.
- Make it without dairy! Almond, oat, or coconut milk are good choices.
- More chocolate? Use chocolate extract instead of vanilla extract.
- Do you like it cold and thick? Mix with more ice or frozen almond milk cubes.
- No protein powder? Add ½ cup of Greek yogurt to your diet to get more protein.
- Want it to be sweeter? Add ½ tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Extra pampering? Add a square of chocolate that doesn’t have any sugar in it!
Storage & Serving
Fresh is best! If you make it ahead of time, keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake it before drinking.
That’s all there is to it! Your Double Chocolate Protein Shake is ready to drink. It has a lot of chocolate taste and is rich and creamy. It’s the best way to satisfy your desires while being healthy. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Cheers! 🍫💪🥤✨