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Chocolate Protein Shake
Servings:
1
smoothie
Author:
Jen Hansard
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Blend up a creamy, cold chocolate protein shake smoothie made with plant-based superfood protein powder for a delicious meal or snack, or before/after a workout. Includes adaptogens to help ease inflammation.
Ingredients
1.5
cups
almond milk
chilled
1
serving
homemade protein powder
2
tbsp
cacao powder
unsweetened
1
medjool date
pitted
1.5
bananas
sliced or halved, frozen if desired
Ice
optional
Suggested Toppings
1
tsp
almond butter
1
tsp
hemp hearts
1
tsp
cacao nibs
Instructions
Blend
all ingredients, except for toppings, until smooth. Add ice to make smoothie colder, if desired.
Divide
between two glasses or jars. Top each with a drizzle of almond butter and sprinkle with hemp hearts and cacao nibs. Drink immediately.
Notes
Nutrition info doesn't include optional toppings, which will add another ~100 calories per serving
For powder, I suggest using
Four Sigmatic Adaptagens
or my
Homemade Protein Powder
To cut down on the natural sugar, swap the banana with avocado
Nutrition
Calories:
376
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
67
g
,
Protein:
9
g
,
Fat:
13
g
,
Saturated Fat:
2
g
,
Polyunsaturated Fat:
5
g
,
Monounsaturated Fat:
5
g
,
Sodium:
492
mg
,
Potassium:
990
mg
,
Fiber:
12
g
,
Sugar:
38
g
,
Vitamin A:
175
IU
,
Vitamin C:
15
mg
,
Calcium:
511
mg
,
Iron:
3
mg