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Table of Contents
  1. Weight Loss Shake Ingredients
  2. How to Make a Weight Loss Shake
  3. Ingredient Swaps
  4. Common Questions
  5. More Weight Loss Shake Recipes
  6. Chocolate Weight Loss Shake Recipe

This weight loss shake recipe uses whole food, plant-based ingredients that will give you the nutrients you need to conquer your day. I use this recipe as an alternative to my classic healthy breakfast smoothies when I’m craving chocolate.

It’s high in protein and healthy fat, so I start the day full and satisfied. Cacao powder also gives this weight loss protein shake natural caffeine to wake me up, a bonus on busy mornings.

Weight loss shake ingredients labeled with white boxes and black text, featuring spinach, cacao, hemp hearts, almond butter, cayenne pepper, almond milk, cinnamon, and banana.


Weight Loss Shake Ingredients

Unlike most โ€œweight loss shakesโ€โ€”which are often filled with cheap proteins, artificial ingredients, and leave you with a chalky taste and hungerโ€”this one is the complete opposite. It truly tastes great and is good for you. Here’s what I’m blending:

  • Unsweetened almond milk: Rich in vitamin E and magnesium, this plant-based milk is low in sugars and carbs. Its mild, slightly nutty flavor pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
  • Spinach: This superfood is a staple in a lot of my shakes since spinach contains fiber, protein, iron, calcium and so much more. Bonusโ€”you don’t even know it’s there!
  • Banana: An easy way to naturally sweeten a shake for weight loss and bring out the creaminess.
  • Cacao powder: surprisingly, cacao can help regulate appetite and aid in weight loss… and who doesn’t want to sip on a chocolate shake?
  • Almond butter: Full of healthy fat and adds a lovely nutty flavor to this shake.
  • Hemp hearts: High in protein, healthy fat, and fiber, these little beauties add texture and richness, while boosting the shakeโ€™s protein content for a more satisfying drink.
  • Ground cinnamon: Helps regulate blood sugar, which is linked to an optimally functioning metabolism. It adds a warm, sweet spice that balances the creaminess and chocolate flavors.
  • Cayenne pepper: Helps improve digestion by promoting the breakdown of food in the stomach. Its subtle spice contrasts perfectly with the sweetness and chocolate.

How to Make a Weight Loss Shake

The beauty of a shake is that you can “eat and run.” I call it the world’s healthiest fast food because you can get a delicious, fast meal in five minutes! Blending this chocolate weight loss shake is super easy, yet I like to do it in two steps to ensure I always get the smoothest result.

  1. Blend the almond milk and spinach together until there are no leafy chunks left. If you need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides to achieve this then go for it.
  2. Add the banana, cocoa powder, almond butter, cinnamon, hemp hearts, and cayenne pepper. Then blend again until smooth.

How to chill a Shake

Use a frozen banana to cool down this chocolate weight loss shake, or pour over ice after blending for a refreshingly cool drink. This will last up to 24 hours in the fridge, so feel free to make two servings and save one for tomorrow.

Jen Hansard standing over a kitchen sink, holding a chocolate weight loss protein shake in a glass jar with a black straw.


Ingredient Swaps

If you read through the ingredient list and got caught on one or two ingredients then let’s fix it to make this weight loss protein shake work for you.

Common Questions

Are protein shakes good for weight loss?

They can be, but make sure your protein shake recipes are full of some key things: healthy fat, protein, and whole food ingredients. Ditch the weird powders and fancy supplements and stick to healthy weight loss shakes made with only real ingredients. I make sure every protein shake I drink has healthy fats, protein from plant-based sources, and only natural sugar from fruits and vegetables.

Which protein shake is best for weight loss?


If you are using a protein shake as a meal replacement, or really anytime, make sure it has a good balance of carbs, fat, and protein. Your body needs healthy fat to function fully and surprise, it actually helps you stay full longer! A good amount of protein in each meal will also help fill you up, and help process the natural carbs.

Is it OK to drink 2 protein shakes a day to lose weight?

If two shakes a day works for you, go for it. Make sure you focus on a variety of ingredients in those drinks so you get the most nutrients you can. I like swapping up my leafy greens on a regular basis as well as using a wide variety of produce. This way, my body gets all the vitamins, minerals, and more that it needs to thrive.

More Weight Loss Shake Recipes

If you love this weight loss shake recipe, then Iโ€™ve got even more protein shake ideas for weight loss to add to your meals.

  • Meal Replacement Smoothie: This is my go-to lunch, knowing I won’t feel hungry or have a sugar crash 30 minutes later.
  • Vanilla Protein Shake: I love this protein shake and how full I feel after finishing it.
  • Flaxseed Smoothie: This is a great smoothie for those mornings when you need to “get things moving,” if you know what I mean. And it tastes delicious.
  • Caramel Protein Shake: For those that like a sweeter start to their day, this is the perfect morning beverage. It’s creamy, thick and protein-rich.
Close-up of a chocolate weight loss shake in a glass with a pink straw and a black-and-white striped straw.

Don’t forget to rate + review this shake once you’ve made it. I love getting all your feedback!

4.69 from 48 votes

Chocolate Weight Loss Shake

This weight loss shake uses all natural ingredients to kickstart your metabolism and burn fat. We're using all plant-based ingredients to keep you full until your next meal and get you the results you want.
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Author: Jen Hansard
Course: Breakfast, Shake
Cuisine: Plant-Based, Vegan
Serves: 1 shake

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Add leafy greens and liquid to blender, blend until all chunks are gone.ย 
  • Add in remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.
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Notes

  • If you prefer your shakes extra cold, feel free to pour your shake over a glass of ice.ย 
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.ย 
  • Swap almond milk with the unsweetened plant-based milk of your choice.
  • Swap almond butter with nut or seed butter of your choice.
  • Swap spinach with any leafy greens you want.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g, Monounsaturated Fat: 13g, Sodium: 354mg, Potassium: 784mg, Fiber: 12g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 3039IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 498mg, Iron: 6mg
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  1. 5 stars
    Iโ€™ve made this smoothie twice and really like the kick that cayenne pepper gives it! Itโ€™s cold and spicy. Great combination! Itโ€™s another winner for me

  2. Hi my name is Cecilia and today is my Birthday A Wonderful age of 65 . I am diabetic, congestive heart failure, and a few other ailments. I am new to smoothies. Opened my computer to search Smoothies and there i found you! Yaaaaah thank you soooo much for guiding me on the New Me! You really opened a new door for me. Thank You Kind person! With Gratitude , Cecilia

  3. In your videos, you are not following your specific directions to blend the liquid with the greens first. Why is that?

    1. Hi Michele! It definitely depends on the blender, so it’s easier to recommend it when you don’t know what blenders everyone else is using.