Muscle-Building Chocolate Protein Shake
Chocolate whey protein blends with banana, oats, and peanut butter into a thick post-workout shake. Packed with protein for after a workout.
This shake stacks several protein and calorie sources into one glass — whole milk, a scoop of chocolate whey protein, a banana, peanut butter, and even a handful of rolled oats blended in for extra staying power. Using a ripe, well-spotted banana adds natural sweetness, which means you can go lighter on any added sugar elsewhere in the shake.
Cocoa powder deepens the chocolate flavor beyond what the protein powder alone provides, and Greek yogurt adds another layer of protein along with a thicker texture. Blended together, it lands as a genuinely calorie-dense drink, which makes it a useful option after a workout or as an extra meal for anyone focused on weight gain.
Blend until smooth, adding ice only if you want a colder, frothier shake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk — or almond milk for variation
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
- 1 medium banana — ripe, for natural sweetness
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter — or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt — for extra protein
- 1/2 cup rolled oats — for sustained energy
- 1/2 cup ice cubes — optional, for texture
Instructions
- 1Add milk, banana, Greek yogurt, and peanut butter to a blender.
- 2Add protein powder, cocoa powder, and rolled oats.
- 3Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- 4Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until frosty.
- 5Pour into a glass or shaker bottle and enjoy immediately.