This creamy and delicious Peanut Butter Protein Shake is loaded with peanut butter, banana, chocolate and protein powder. It's so good that you'll never know it makes a wholesome breakfast or lunch! This shake is a simple way to hydrate and recover after a workout or sneak protein to your kids in a flavorful snack.
Our chocolate peanut butter shake is made with only 6 simple, good-for-you ingredients. It's perfectly creamy and sweet, yet nutritional enough to make a great lunch or breakfast. You can add as much or as little protein, depending on your needs. We also love plain fruit smoothies for lunch and as an after school treat, our favorite being a strawberry banana smoothie with hidden spinach.
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Why You'll Love Peanut Butter Protein Shakes
- It makes a quick and easy breakfast or lunch!
- You can customize it to include the right amount of protein for you, plus the right amount of creamy thickness.
- It's a great way to get some added nutrition to your picky eaters who love peanut butter.
Is This Protein Shake Healthy?
While this shake contains a great amount of protein, calcium, potassium and fiber, it does have a lot of fat and carbohydrates. Whether it makes a healthy part of your diet is subject to your dietary needs and restrictions.
How Much Protein Is In This Peanut Butter Protein Shake?
For every 8 ounces of this recipe, there are 31 grams of protein.
Ingredients
- Peanut butter
- Banana: a bit over ripe is perfect and a frozen banana works great too.
- Protein powder: vanilla or chocolate protein powder.
- Yogurt: plain Greek yogurt works the best. I have a great recipe for making Greek yogurt at home.
- Milk: any dairy milk works, or use almond milk, oat milk, soy milk, or other plant-based milk alternative.
- Chocolate chips
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Process on high speed until smooth, about 60-90 seconds.
- Taste, and add more milk or ice depending on thickness desired.
Optional Add-Ins
To make it even healthier, add a tablespoon or so of:
- Chia seeds
- Ground flaxseed
- Walnuts or almonds
- Hemp seeds
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
Kristina's Tips
- If the shake is too thick, add more ice or milk and reblend.
- Protein shakes are best served immediately. If you need to store extras, keep it in the fridge and reblend it when ready to enjoy.
Recipe
Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup milk
- 2 scoops protein powder
- 1 large banana
- ¼ cup yogurt
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup ice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender. Process on high speed until smooth, about 60-90 seconds.
- Taste, and add more milk or ice depending on thickness desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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