Description

This Healthy Chocolate Banana Peanut Butter Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious beverage perfect for breakfast or post-workout fuel. Combining creamy peanut butter, ripe bananas, and rich cocoa powder with protein-packed yogurt and milk, it offers a balanced blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to keep you energized and satisfied.

Ingredients

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Liquids

1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Dry Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon chia seeds

Fruits and Spreads

2 large bananas
1/4 cup low fat creamy peanut butter

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients ensuring bananas are peeled and measured accurately for the best taste and texture.
Combine Ingredients: Add fat-free milk, plain yogurt, cocoa powder, low fat creamy peanut butter, bananas, rolled oats, and chia seeds into the blender.
Blend: Blend the mixture on high speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, with all ingredients perfectly combined. This usually takes about 30-45 seconds depending on your blender.
Serve: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.

Notes

For a colder shake, use frozen bananas or add a few ice cubes while blending.
You can substitute fat-free milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
Adjust the sweetness by adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup if desired.
Chia seeds add extra fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, but can be omitted if unavailable.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: Blending
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250ml)
Calories: 270 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 12 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg

Keywords: healthy protein shake, chocolate banana shake, peanut butter smoothie, post-workout shake, nutritious breakfast drink