High Protein Chocolate Smoothie
A delicious, energizing, and chocolatey high protein smoothie perfect for plant-powered lifters and fitness lovers.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium banana
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon nut butter (peanut or almond)
- Ice cubes (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Peel the banana and slice it into small pieces if using fresh.
- Combine in blender: Add banana, cocoa powder, almond milk, protein powder, chia seeds, and nut butter along with ice cubes.
- Blend it up: Blend on high until smooth; adjust consistency with more plant milk if needed.
- Pour and serve: Pour into a glass, garnish if desired.
- Enjoy: Savor your smoothie and appreciate the chocolatey goodness!
Notes
Always taste and adjust sweetness with honey or extra cocoa powder as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate smoothie, high protein, vegan smoothie, healthy drink, plant-based