Chocolate Protein Shake

This chocolate protein shake has plenty of chocolate flavor, the perfect texture and loads of protein! And it’s so easy to whip up.

Want to make a protein shake that will be a crowd pleaser? This is your recipe because who doesn’t love chocolate?! This shake is healthy enough for breakfast but honestly tastes like a good ol’ fashioned milkshake!

For this shake we’re combining chocolate protein powder with cocoa powder for a rich, chocolatey flavor. And I highly recommend topping it with a little coconut whipped cream if you’re looking for more of a treat.

Here’s What You Need

• banana – I recommend using a frozen banana because it will give you that thick and creamy shake texture.
• chocolate protein powder – Since this is a chocolate protein shake, I like using chocolate protein powder. In terms of which protein powder to use, I love use Nuzest protein powder. It’s plant-based, has a short ingredient list and great nutrition facts! Use my code eatingbirdfood for 15% off your order.
• cocoa powder – for an extra chocolate boost. Cacao powder also works.
• milk – I like using an unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this protein shake, but any milk will work. Coconut milk would be great if you want a little coconut flavor with the chocolate. You can even make your own almond milk if you’re feeling fancy.
• chia seeds or flaxseed – adding chia seeds or flaxseed to your shake is totally optional, but does add a little extra protein, fiber and healthy fats.
• coconut whipped cream – optional, but highly recommended!

tip!
Add even more protein by adding Greek yogurt and chia seeds or flaxseed. 

How to Make a Chocolate Protein Shake Taste Better?

If you’re used to having a protein shake that’s just chocolate protein powder mixed with water, the blended protein shake recipe I’m sharing here is already going to taste much better!

I think the frozen banana really helps make the texture more appealing (and add a little sweetness) and the added cocoa powder gives it more chocolate flavor. That said, here are some tips for making a chocolate protein shake taste better:

• pick a good protein powder: to be perfectly honest, some protein powders taste better than others. Many have a chalky texture or weird aftertaste. Find a protein powder that actually tastes good and your shakes will automatically taste better. I’m a big fan of Nuzest.
• use milk: using milk instead of water will make your protein shake more creamy and make it taste more like an actual milkshake.
• add peanut butter: I personally loving adding a scoop of peanut butter to my protein shakes. It adds more protein and the combo of chocolate and peanut butter is my fave. It reminds me of peanut butter cups!
• add mint: love mint chocolate chip? Try adding 1-2 drops of peppermint extract or 4-5 fresh mint leaves to this shake. Or try my mint chocolate chip smoothie.

My Fave Protein Packed Recipes

• Protein Balls
• Oatmeal Raisin Protein Cookies
• Protein Oatmeal
• Protein Overnight Oats
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Bars

More Protein Shakes to Try

• Banana Protein Shake
• Vanilla Protein Shake
• Peanut Butter Protein Shake
• Vegan Protein Shake
• Coffee Protein Shake

Chocolate Protein Shake

5 from 1 vote

This chocolate protein shake has plenty of chocolate flavor, the perfect texture and loads of protein! And it's so easy to whip up.

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Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, (25g)
• 1/2 Tablespoon cocoa powder
• 1 frozen banana,, in chunks
• 3/4 cup milk (I used almond milk)
• 1/2 Tablespoon chia seeds or flax seed,, optional
• handful of ice
• Coconut whipped cream, optional

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients into your blender except the whipped cream.
  
• Blend until smooth. Add a little whipped cream on top (optional) and serve.
  

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Calories: 282kcal Carbohydrates: 34g Protein: 24g Fat: 7g Saturated Fat: 1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Sodium: 587mg Potassium: 703mg Fiber: 8g Sugar: 14g

Author: Brittany Mullins

Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate protein shake

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