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Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie · ready in 7 min · 2 servings · 441 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A creamy blender classic with ripe banana, chocolate protein powder, milk, and peanut butter for a dessert like recovery drink.
- Prep
- 6 min
- Cook
- 1 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 441
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 60 gChocolate protein powder
- 240 gBanana, peeled and broken into pieces
- 32 gPeanut butter
- 480 mlMilk, cold
- 120 gIce (optional)
Equipment
blender, measuring cup, kitchen scale, spoon, glass, spatula
Instructions
- Mise en place
Gather the blender, measuring cup, kitchen scale, spoon, and 2 glasses; measure milk, banana, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, and ice. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the blender.
- Add liquid
Pour milk into the blender first, then add banana pieces so the blades can pull the fruit down smoothly. · 1 min
What to look for: Milk covers the blades and banana sits loosely in the jar.
- Add solids
Add chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, and ice, keeping powder away from the lid to reduce clumps. · 1 min
What to look for: Powder, peanut butter, and ice are layered above the milk and banana.
- Blend smoothie
Blend on high until the drink looks glossy, thick, and fully speckle free, stopping once to scrape the sides if needed. · 1 min
What to look for: The smoothie is even in color, thick, and creamy with no dry powder streaks.
- Serve cold
Pour into 2 chilled glasses and serve immediately while the smoothie is cold, creamy, and dessert like. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is full and the surface looks thick and smooth.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 441 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| of which sugars | 29 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| of which saturated | 6 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 333 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: milk, peanuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Shake or blend again after chilling; do not reheat.
Ingredient substitutions
Chocolate protein powder
- Peanut butter: Use only if protein powder is unavailable; the smoothie will be nuttier and much lower in protein.
Banana
- Honey: Adds sweetness but not the creamy body of banana.
Peanut butter
- Chocolate protein powder: Keeps the drink thick and higher in protein but removes the peanut flavor.
Milk
- Water: Makes a lighter smoothie with less creaminess and fewer calories.
Ice
- Milk: Use extra cold milk for a smoother, less frosty drink.
