Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Why you'll love this recipe

This is dessert disguised as nutrition. The combination of chocolate and peanut butter is unbeatable, and you're getting serious protein to support muscle recovery.

Ingredients

• 30g chocolate protein powder
• 250ml milk (dairy or unsweetened almond)
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• Ice cubes (if banana isn't frozen)
• Optional: 1 tablespoon honey if more sweetness desired

Instructions

1. Add liquids first: Pour milk into blender.

2. Add remaining ingredients: Add protein powder, peanut butter, banana, and cocoa powder.

3. Blend until smooth: Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.

4. Adjust consistency: Add more milk if too thick, more ice if too thin.

5. Serve: Pour into a tall glass. Optionally drizzle with peanut butter on top.

Tips for success

• Frozen banana is key: Creates thick, milkshake-like texture.
• Natural peanut butter: Just peanuts and salt; stir well first.
• Blend protein powder well: Avoid lumps by adding liquid first.

Variations

• Almond butter: Use instead of peanut butter for different flavour.
• Add oats: Blend in 30g oats for extra carbs and fibre.
• Mocha: Add a shot of espresso.
• Mint chocolate: Add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract.

Storage

Best consumed immediately. Can refrigerate up to 4 hours but will separate.