5 from 16 votes
Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie
This Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie blends frozen banana, chocolate protein powder, peanut butter, and cocoa powder into a thick, rich shake with a creamy texture and a natural chocolate-peanut butter flavor. It provides a satisfying, protein-rich option for breakfast or post-workout. Using unsweetened vanilla cashew milk keeps it smooth without extra sweetness, and chocolate chips can be added for a crunchy garnish.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
2
people
Calories:
173 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1-2 cups ice I like to use 2 cups for a very thick smoothie
- 1 banana sliced and frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk or other milk of choice
- 1 chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Pinch salt
- chocolate chips optional garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until thick and smooth. Garnish with chocolate chips, if desired. Serve immediately!
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Notes
- For kids, omit protein powder and substitute with sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt plus an extra tablespoon of cocoa powder to retain chocolate flavor.
- Use unsweetened vanilla almond milk and sugar-free protein powder to reduce sugar content.
- Whey protein powder is preferred for flavor and thickness, but vegan protein powder can be used as a substitute.
- Nutrition varies depending on the protein powder used and does not include optional chocolate chip toppings.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/2 of the recipe
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
305mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.