Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie. Photo: Kowalski’s Markets
Homemade protein shakes can be a great way to add a little nutrition to your diet, but they often fall flat when it comes to flavor and texture. To make protein shakes more flavorful and interesting, vary the liquid base, incorporate healthy ingredients for texture and added nutrition and experiment with flavor enhancers. This recipe offers 25 grams of protein per serving—with no added sugar—and tastes great.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
Serves 1
- ¾ cup cold unsweetened almond milk
- 1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- ¼ cup unsweetened whey protein powder*
- 2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp. vanilla extract or paste
- 2 Tbsp. natural creamy peanut butter, plus more for serving
- chocolate shavings, optional
In the order listed, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve topped with banana slices, chocolate shavings and a drizzle of peanut butter.
*When a plant-based protein powder is used, this recipe is dairy-free and vegan.
Rachael Perron is the culinary and branding director for Kowalski’s Markets, where she specializes in product development and selection, culinary education and communications.
