A rich and creamy protein smoothie with dark chocolate flavor enhanced by cocoa powder and banana for natural sweetness.
Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie
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Vanilla: Extract
Easy
A rich and creamy protein smoothie with dark chocolate flavor enhanced by cocoa powder and banana for natural sweetness.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 mediumfrozen banana
- 1.0 scoopchocolate protein powder
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen banana, chocolate protein powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, and sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use chocolate-flavored protein powder to enhance the dark chocolate taste. For a thicker smoothie, freeze banana slices in advance.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make dark chocolate protein smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make dark chocolate protein smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
360
Calories / serving
9.6g
Fat
43.4g
Carbs
31.1g
Protein
25.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~360 cal · 10g fat · 43g carbs · 31g protein · 26g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 360 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 68 min·4.0 mi·~7950 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 49 min·2.5 mi·~4900 steps
- Moderate cycling 37 min·7.4 mi
- Swimming laps 50 min
- Jogging 35 min·2.9 mi·~5600 steps
- Stair climbing 33 min·~2950 steps
- Dancing 59 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 37 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 84 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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