Description
This delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake combines the natural sweetness of strawberries and banana with rich cocoa and protein powder, creating a creamy and nutritious post-workout drink that’s perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Shake Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- ½ banana (for creaminess)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the frozen strawberries, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, almond milk, banana, optional sweetener, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the shake and adjust the sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if desired, or adjust the thickness by adding additional milk or ice cubes.
- Serve: Pour the smooth shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use frozen banana or add Greek yogurt to enhance creaminess.
- To ensure the recipe is dairy-free, use a plant-based protein powder and unsweetened plant milk.
- This recipe can be prepped ahead by freezing all ingredients in a zip-top bag and blending with milk when ready to serve.