Shake Things Up With These 7 Chocolate Protein Recipes

Are you looking to get more protein into your diet? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Protein is a huge part of a healthy diet. Protein is made of amino acids (building blocks) and helps to build and repair muscles and bones. Think of protein as an amazing energy source for your body.

Now combine protein with chocolate and you’ve got yourself a nice little treat. Check out these 7 chocolate protein shake recipes and let us know which one you plan to try!

Oh and P.S. You can always add in Zen Drops, Energy, Boost, or Collagen depending on what your goals/feelings are at the moment! 

P.P.S. Whenever bananas are referenced in the ingredients, we are talking about peeled and frozen. Some people prefer to pre-slice into ‘coins’ and freeze so it’s easier to blend. Frozen bananas usually last up to 30 days in the freezer so you can prep in advance. Make sure the bananas look ripe (skin is turning slightly brown) and then freeze. 

And one final tip for smoothie-making; if your smoothie is too thick, add more milk. If it’s too thin, add more ice. 

1. Avo Choco Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
• ½ cup ice
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• ½ small avocado (or about 3 tablespoons)
• ¼ cup Stevia 
• ¼ cup cacao powder

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

2. Plain Ole Chocolate Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
• ½ cup banana
• 1 tablespoon almond butter 
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 5-10 ice cubes (depends on your preference on thickness)

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

3. Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
• 1 banana 
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• 5-10 ice cubes (depends on your preference on thickness)

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

4. Chocolate Cherry Shake

Ingredients:

• 12 oz water, milk, or yogurt
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• 1 cup sweet dark cherries (pits removed)
• 1 cup of spinach
• 1 tablespoon of walnuts
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

5. ‘Beet This’ Chocolate Shake

Ingredients:

• ½ cup frozen cherries
• 8 oz water
• ½ cup chopped raw beets
• ½ cup frozen strawberries
• ½ cup frozen blueberries
• ½ banana
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

6. Mixed Berry Chocolate Protein Shake

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen mixed berries (think blueberries, raspberries, blackberries)
• ½ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1  scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 cups packed baby spinach
• 5-10 ice cubes (depends on your preference on thickness)

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

7. Green Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Ingredients:

• ½ cup coconut water
• ½ cup water
• 1 cup ice cubes
• ½ banana
• 1 scoop chocolate Power Plant Protein Powder
• 1-2 cups spinach leaves
• 5 raw almonds
• 1-2 pitted dates (optional)

Instructions:

Combine, blend, and enjoy.

Now you’re ready to shake things up!