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Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie
Loaded with chocolate, peanut butter and banana, this 5-Minute Chunky Monkey Protein Smoothie is a healthy breakfast or satisfying snack to fuel you through your day!
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 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1-2 tablespoons peanut butter
- Pinch of salt
- Optional Garnish: chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and puree until thick and smooth. Garnish with chocolate chips, if desired. Serve immediately!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- If you’re preparing this healthy smoothie for kids, you can omit the protein powder and substitute with Greek yogurt. Since the protein powder adds not only thickness, but also flavor to the smoothie, you’ll want to use a sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt or use a plain Greek yogurt and add your own sweetener, to taste. You will also need an additional 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for that chocolate taste. The taste and texture of the smoothie recipe with yogurt will not be quite the same as the protein powder version, but your family will still love it!
- Keep the healthy smoothie recipe low sugar by using unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a sugar free protein powder.
- I prefer whey protein for flavor and thickness in this smoothie, but if you prefer a plant-based breakfast, you can substitute with a vegan protein powder.
- For purposes of calculating nutrition information, I used my favorite IdealLean Chocolate Brownie Protein Powder (which has 80 calories per scoop). You can substitute with a different protein powder, but the nutrition information may vary. Nutrition information does not include optional 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
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
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.