Post-Workout Chocolate Protein Shake
Chocolate protein powder blends with milk, banana, and peanut butter into a thick, dessert-like recovery shake.
After a hard session, the last thing you want is a complicated recipe — this shake is blended, poured, and gone in under two minutes.
A scoop of chocolate protein powder provides a concentrated dose of protein to support muscle recovery, while banana and peanut butter add carbohydrates and healthy fat that help refill spent energy stores. A pinch of cinnamon rounds out the chocolate flavor nicely.
Drink it within thirty minutes or so of finishing your workout for the most practical timing, and adjust the milk amount for a thicker or thinner texture. For an even thicker, milkshake-style texture, use a frozen banana straight from the freezer instead of a fresh one, and blend a touch longer until everything is fully smooth.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup milk or plant-based milk
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter — optional for extra protein
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon — optional
- 1/2 teaspoon honey or maple syrup — optional
Instructions
- 1Add protein powder, milk, banana, peanut butter, and cinnamon into a blender.
- 2Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- 3Taste and add honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness.
- 4Pour into glasses and serve immediately for a quick post-workout recovery drink.