High-Protein Almond Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie

High-Protein Almond Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie is an indulgent and tasty drink. It is made with bananas, almond butter, chocolate protein powder, almond milk, cocoa powder, vanilla essence, and ice cubes. These are simply available items, or they might be present in the home as well. High-Protein Almond Butter & Chocolate Banana Smoothie is enriched with protein and fat content in the drink. We don’t get hungry till next meal. This drink prepares in only 5 minutes so it is perfect to have in the busy morning as well. Serve this smoothie with avocado toast, granola bars, or boiled eggs.

STATS:

Calories: 320 kcal
Prep duration: 5 minutes
Serving size: 1 glass
Cooking time: Nil
Cuisine: American
Total time: 5 minutes
Course: Beverage
Diet: High-Protein
Serving: 1

EQUIPMENT:

Blender
Measuring cups & spoons
Glass

INGREDIENTS:

1 banana (medium)
1 tbsp. almond butter
One cup almond milk (unsweetened)
One scoop of chocolate protein powder
1 tsp. cocoa powder
½ tsp. vanilla extract
3–4 ice cubes

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BANANAS:

Ripe bananas make the smoothie creamy, and they also add a sweet taste on their own. Frozen bananas are best to add to the thick consistency.

ALMOND BUTTER:

Almond butter will add protein content and good fats to the smoothie. It should be unsweetened and natural to make the smoothie more nutritious.

CHOCOLATE PROTEIN POWDER:

Chocolate protein powder will boost the protein content and taste of this smoothie. We can use either whey or vegan protein powder based on the dietary requirements.

ALMOND MILK:

It will help to make the smoothie light, and it should be unsweetened to add the sweetness as we prefer. We can easily add any type of milk we like.

COCOA POWDER:

Cocoa powder will add the chocolate flavor. It should be unsweetened to add the strong chocolate flavor without making the smoothie too sweet.

VANILLA ESSENCE:

Vanilla essence will add the aroma and also enhance the overall sweet taste. It should be pure to provide a strong aroma.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Add the bananas, almond butter, vanilla essence, cocoa powder, almond milk, & chocolate protein powder to the blender.
Now blend them till creamy & smooth.
Add more milk to alter the thickness if required.
Add the smoothie to the glass and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

BREAKFAST:

Avocado Toast
Oatmeal Bowl
Greek Yogurt Parfait
Whole Grain Pancakes

SNACKS:

Granola Bars
Mixed Nuts
Fruit Salad
Energy Balls

PROTEIN:

Scrambled Eggs
Cottage Cheese Bowl
Boiled Eggs
Turkey Slices

LIGHT MEAL:

Chicken Salad
Veggie Wrap
Quinoa Salad
Egg Sandwich

DESSERT:

Dark Chocolate Squares
Banana Muffins
Protein Brownies
Chia Pudding

TIPS:

Add the frozen bananas to provide the thick texture of the smoothie.
Include the chia or flex seeds to add additional fiber content.
You can also add dates or honey to add an extra sweet taste.
Blend the smoothie for a long time to make it smooth.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

Add the smoothie in jar and store for one day.

FREEZER:

Make the ice cubes and freeze them for one month.

FAQs:

How can I make them vegan?

Use the vegan protein powder to make the smoothie vegan.

Will I eliminate the protein powder in the smoothie?

Yes, we can eliminate the protein powder, though it will decrease the protein in the smoothie. You can also add the Greek yogurt instead if preferred.

How to make the smoothie thicker?

We have to use frozen bananas or eliminate the liquid quantity to make the smoothie thicker.

Will I include the peanut butter as a substitute?

Yes, use the Peanut butter instead, but it leads to altering the flavor.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 320 g

Net carbs: 24 g

Serving: 1

Iron: 2.5 g

Total carbs: 28 g

Vitamin A: 0.2 g

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 0.3 g

Serving size: 1 glass

Protein: 22 g