Description
Indulgent chocolate covered strawberry protein shake blends dessert-like decadence with nutritious power. Smooth, creamy goodness satisfies sweet cravings while delivering clean protein fuel for your active lifestyle.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternatives like almond, soy, or cashew milk)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
Sweeteners and Additions:
- 2 teaspoons sweetener of choice (such as honey, maple syrup, or a sugar substitute)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place them near a high-speed blender for quick assembly.
- Add strawberries, milk, chocolate protein powder, Greek yogurt, chia seeds, cocoa powder, and sweetener into the blender container.
- Secure the blender lid tightly and pulse ingredients for 15-20 seconds to initially break down strawberries.
- Blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds until mixture becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Evaluate the shake’s consistency, determining if additional liquid or ice is needed for desired texture.
- For a thicker protein shake, drop 2-3 ice cubes into the blender and pulse again until incorporated.
- If a lighter consistency is preferred, gradually introduce small amounts of milk while blending until reaching ideal thickness.
- Transfer the protein shake into a chilled glass, allowing the shake to settle for 10 seconds.
- Enhance visual appeal by delicately placing a fresh strawberry on the glass rim or dusting cocoa powder across the surface.
- Consume immediately to enjoy maximum flavor and optimal protein shake temperature.
Notes
- Boost protein content by using extra protein powder or adding a scoop of unflavored protein for muscle recovery and sustained energy.
- Customize sweetness with natural alternatives like stevia, monk fruit, or honey to suit different dietary preferences and reduce refined sugar intake.
- Transform into a vegan version by swapping dairy milk and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives like almond milk, coconut yogurt, or soy-based products.
- Enhance nutritional profile by incorporating additional superfoods like spinach, hemp seeds, or collagen powder for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Milkshake
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg