One of my favorite post-workout snacks is this quick and easy chocolate peanut butter protein shake. It’s rich, creamy, and hits the spot every time! I love the fact that it’s sweet without any added sugar, only has five ingredients, and I can whip it up in a just few minutes. It’s also perfect for breakfast on the go. Read on for the recipe!<\/span><\/p>\n\n

I’ve never really been a fan of protein powder, so I just use nut butter for my protein (either peanut or almond, and always natural & unsweetened. The flavor of this shake doesn\u2019t change much with either one). And I try to keep bananas stocked up in the freezer so I can make a shake any time. I like to wait until they start to brown before I peel, slice, and freeze them – for optimal sweetness, of course!<\/span><\/p>\n

Easy chocolate peanut butter protein shake<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/h6>\n

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• \u00a01 & 1\/2 to 2 large frozen bananas<\/span><\/li>\n
• 1 big scoop of peanut or almond butter (around 2 tablespoons)<\/span><\/li>\n
• 1 heaping tablespoon of cocoa<\/span><\/li>\n
• 3-4 ice cubes (optional – for extra frothiness)<\/span><\/li>\n
• 1\/4 to 1\/2 cup of milk (any kind – I use either whole milk or almond milk)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Directions:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

  Put ingredients into the blender and mix until smooth. If you like your shakes thicker and creamier (like ice cream texture), just up your ratio of bananas to milk!<\/p>\n

  *Makes about 1 serving.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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  The shake pictured had less bananas and more milk, so it turned out more liquidy. My shakes are never perfect because I don’t usually measure. I just throw things in the blender and see what happens! This is totally a recipe you can play around with until it’s exactly how you like it!<\/p>\n

  
  
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  Sometimes I get fancy and add some extra ingredients (listed below) to boost the nutritional value – it depends on what I have on hand at the time \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

  For an added health boost, add any of the following:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

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  • A handful of fresh or frozen spinach or kale<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon of chia seeds<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n
  • 1 tablespoon of flax seeds<\/span><\/li>\n
  • 2 tablespoons of plain grass-fed yogurt or kefir<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A scoop of collagen peptides<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Then pour into a glass – or cute mason jar – and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n

    If you give this easy chocolate peanut butter protein shake a try, let me know how you like it! What\u2019s your favorite healthy protein shake? Do you use protein powder, or do you prefer nuts or other natural sources of protein?<\/p>\n

    Until next time, friends!<\/p>\n

    Xo,<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Becka<\/strong><\/p>\n

    P.S. – Some tips for more peace & joy<\/strong><\/a> in everyday life, and my everyday makeup using natural products<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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