Description

This thick and creamy Chocolate Protein Shake is a delicious, high-protein beverage perfect for breakfast or a post-workout boost. Made with your choice of milk, chocolate protein powder, and vanilla yogurt or banana, it’s easy to customize and packed with over 55 grams of protein. Optional additions like peanut butter or flavor variations such as mocha or mint chocolate chip make it a versatile and satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

1 cup milk of choice (240g) – use high-protein options like skim or soymilk for more protein
1 scoop chocolate protein powder (30g) – whey, casein, or pea protein
6 oz vanilla yogurt or 1 ripe banana (170g) – vanilla yogurt recommended for best flavor, or plant-based yogurt for vegan version
Sweetener of choice – maple syrup, honey, sugar, or stevia as preferred

Optional Ingredients

2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter (30g) – to boost protein and add flavor

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Start with cold milk and either vanilla yogurt or a frozen ripe banana. Having cold ingredients ensures a thick, refreshing shake.
Blend Ingredients: Add the milk, chocolate protein powder, yogurt or banana, sweetener, and optional peanut butter into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is thick and completely smooth.
Serve: Pour the protein shake into milkshake glasses or mason jars. You can decorate with cacao nibs, chocolate syrup, or shaved chocolate if desired for added texture and flavor.
Store Leftovers: If you have any leftovers, store them in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Alternatively, freeze the shake in popsicle molds for a refreshing frozen treat.

Notes

Use plant-based or non-dairy milk and yogurt for a vegan and dairy-free version.
Try flavor variations like mocha by adding instant coffee, or mint chocolate chip with peppermint extract.
Adjust sweetener amount depending on whether your milk, yogurt, or protein powder is already sweetened.
Leftover shakes can be frozen in popsicle molds for a refreshing, high-protein snack.
High protein content makes it ideal for a quick breakfast or post-exercise recovery.

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

Keywords: chocolate protein shake, high protein smoothie, healthy breakfast drink, post workout shake, vegan protein shake option, peanut butter protein shake