Description
A creamy and delicious chocolate strawberry protein smoothie made with fresh strawberries, cocoa powder, and protein powder for a healthy, filling breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter (optional)
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (if using fresh strawberries)
Instructions
- Add strawberries, cocoa powder, protein powder, almond milk, and banana to a high-speed blender.
- Add peanut butter and sweetener if using.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Add ice cubes if needed and blend again until desired consistency is reached.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen strawberries for a thicker smoothie.
- Adjust sweetness according to preference.
- You can substitute Greek yogurt for banana for extra creaminess and protein.
- Any milk (dairy or non-dairy) works well in this recipe.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
