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Chocolate Banana Protein Shake

Cold · Nutty

Chocolate Banana Protein Shake

A chocolate shake with about 37 grams of protein: chocolate whey, cocoa, frozen banana and almond butter.

Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
455

ColdNuttyHigh protein5 minutes

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The frozen banana makes it milkshake-thick; extra cocoa makes it taste like real chocolate rather than protein powder.

Ingredients

1 serving

You’ll need: Blender

Method

  1. Add the milk, protein powder, cocoa and almond butter to the blender and blend 10 seconds.

  2. Add the frozen banana and ice.

  3. Blend on high until thick and smooth.

Tips

Nutrition per serving, approximate

Calories
455
Protein
38g
Carbs
48g
Sugar
28g
Fiber
8g
Fat
16g
Caffeine
12mg

Estimated from standard USDA values for the ingredients listed; brands vary.

Variations

  • Mocha: Replace ½ cup milk with cold brew.

Nutrition at a glance

One serving has about 455 calories, 28 g sugar, 38 g protein and about 12 mg caffeine. Values are estimates from USDA data for the exact amounts listed; your chocolate brand and milk change them: check your version with our chocolate drink calorie calculator.

Storing and reheating

Cold chocolate drinks are best right away. Leftover chocolate milk or syrup-based drinks keep 2-3 days in the fridge; shake before serving. Milkshakes don’t keep: freeze leftovers as ice pops instead.

Choosing your chocolate

For drinks made with cocoa powder, Dutch-process gives a darker, smoother, mellower cup and natural cocoa a brighter, fruitier one. For melted chocolate, use a bar you’d enjoy eating: chips contain stabilizers that resist melting. See our cocoa and hot chocolate mix reviews and cocoa powder guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I skip the protein powder?

Yes: add ½ cup Greek yogurt for about 11 g protein instead.

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Gear for this recipe

Ghirardelli 100% Unsweetened Cocoa Powder

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · Best for the best all-purpose cocoa for scratch hot chocolate

A top pick in America’s Test Kitchen’s cocoa tasting for complex, layered chocolate flavor. Comes in natural and Dutch-process versions.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $8Check price Full review

Guittard Cocoa Rouge (Dutch-Process)

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 · Best for dark, smooth, reddish Dutch-process cocoa for rich drinking chocolate

A higher-fat Dutch-process cocoa that gives hot chocolate a dark color, smooth flavor and fuller body.

Type
Cocoa powder
Size
8 oz
Cost
about $1.60 per oz
Make with
Make from scratch
From $13Check price Full review

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