Banana Chocolate Protein Shake
Servings: 1 smoothie
Indulge in a velvety smooth, banana chocolate protein shake that's not only delicious but also a powerhouse of nutrition. This blend transforms into a satisfying meal, energizing snack, or the perfect post-workout recovery drink. Naturally sweetened with ripe bananas and dates, while creamy almond butter and nutrient-rich hemp hearts provide a substantial plant-based protein boost, leaving you feeling full and revitalized.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk chilled
- ½ cup frozen cauliflower florets
- 1 scoop homemade protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 medjool date pitted
- 1 banana
- ice optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Add ice to glass (if using) and pour blended shake on top.
- Feel free to top with a drizzle of almond butter and sprinkle with hemp hearts and cacao nibs.
Notes
- Use a serving of homemade protein powder to make this a 25-gram protein shake.
- Add a serving of collagen to get it to be a 45+ gram protein shake.
- To cut down on the natural sugar, swap the banana with avocado.
- To boost the protein content of a shake, add additional protein powder (whey, plant-based, collagen). You can also add greek yogurt, nut butters, seeds like chia, flax, and hemp, silken tofu, and cottage cheese.
- If you're new to the blending life, check out my guide on how to make a smoothie for blending tips.
Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal, Carbohydrates: 59g, Protein: 39g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 377mg, Potassium: 971mg, Fiber: 11g, Sugar: 34g, Vitamin A: 269IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 510mg, Iron: 7mg
