Indulge in this delicious and nutritious smoothie that combines rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of bananas, perfect for a post-workout boost or as a breakfast treat.

How to Enjoy a Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

This smoothie can be a quick breakfast on-the-go, a post workout drink, a snack, or how I enjoy them the most- when I'm menstruating.

Ingredients

• Frozen Banana: a staple in our home. Makes smoothies creamy and great for nice-cream 🙂
• Peanut Butter: feel free to use a nut butter of your choice
• Cocoa Powder: for the chocolate effect
• Maple Syrup: for a bit of sweetness
• Pea Protein: or your preferred protein. Just make adjustments if it's sweetened or flavored
• Soy Milk: this is what we commonly use, but other milk alternatives are fine to use

Can I Use Bananas That Aren't Frozen?

Yep! BUT, frozen bananas are what give smoothies their perfectly creamy texture. You can add a few ice cubes instead, just note that the texture will be different.

Alterations

• Skip the maple syrup if you're using a sweetened protein powder
• Add more liquid if its too thick

Other Smoothies You Might Enjoy

• Green Smoothie

Our Favorite Blender to Use

KitchenAid 5-Speed Hand Blender It's compact and has multiple uses! We love that!

Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie

Indulge in this delicious and nutritious smoothie that combines rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of bananas, perfect for a post-workout boost or as a breakfast treat.

Course: Breakfast, Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: protein smoothie, smoothie

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1

Calories: 577kcal

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Equipment

• 1 Blender

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 banana (frozen)
• ▢ 2 Tbsp peanut butter
• ▢ 1 Tbsp cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 Tbsp maple syrup
• ▢ 1 scoop pea protein powder
• ▢ 1 cup soy milk (or plant milk of choice)

Instructions

• Blend all ingredients and serve

Notes

How to Freeze Bananas: Peel and break apart the banana into 4 -5 pieces (this will make it easier on your blender). Store in an airtight freezer bag or tupperware.

Nutrition

Calories: 577kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 1057mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 1003IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 8mg

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