High-Protein Chocolate Shake (20g Protein, No Added Sugar)
A thick, creamy, chocolatey shake that delivers 20g protein and 11g fiber — no added sugar, no fuss, just delicious nourishment in every sip.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk, or milk of choice
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- ¾ cup vanilla Greek yogurt*, single-serve container
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 ice cubes
Instructions
- Add everything to the blender: Pour the almond milk into your blender first, then add the frozen banana, cocoa powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.
- Blend and enjoy: Blend on medium until thick and creamy, being careful to not over-blend so it doesn't thin out.
Notes
Flavor Variations:
• Vanilla Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt, which the recipe already calls for. Increase the vanilla extract to ¾ to 1 teaspoon, depending on how strong you like the vanilla flavor. • Berry Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and swap the frozen banana for 1½ cups frozen mixed berries. You’ll only need 2 to 3 ice cubes with this version. Use a mixed berry-flavored Greek yogurt instead of vanilla for even more berry flavor. • Strawberry Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and swap the banana for 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries (or pair the frozen banana with 1 cup strawberries). Use a strawberry-flavored Greek yogurt instead of vanilla. • Chocolate Peanut Butter: Stick with the official recipe and add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter for a richer, nutty twist.
• Vanilla Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and use vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt, which the recipe already calls for. Increase the vanilla extract to ¾ to 1 teaspoon, depending on how strong you like the vanilla flavor. • Berry Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and swap the frozen banana for 1½ cups frozen mixed berries. You’ll only need 2 to 3 ice cubes with this version. Use a mixed berry-flavored Greek yogurt instead of vanilla for even more berry flavor. • Strawberry Protein Smoothie: Omit the cocoa powder and swap the banana for 2 cups frozen sliced strawberries (or pair the frozen banana with 1 cup strawberries). Use a strawberry-flavored Greek yogurt instead of vanilla. • Chocolate Peanut Butter: Stick with the official recipe and add 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter for a richer, nutty twist.
Nutrition Information per serving
Calories: 310Carbohydrates: 48gProtein: 20gTotal Fat: 8g— Unsaturated Fat: 6.5g— Saturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 990mgFiber: 11gTotal Sugar: 20g— Natural Sugar: 20g— Added Sugar: 0gCalcium: 670mgIron: 3.3mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.