Creamy Chunky Monkey Protein Shake With Caramel
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Creamy Chunky Monkey Protein Shake With Caramel
Description
The shake combines a frozen banana with vegan vanilla protein powder, raw cacao powder, almond butter, a date for sweetness, rolled oats, and several ice cubes. Almond milk is added last and blended on high to a smooth consistency, with a tamper used if needed due to thickness. The homemade caramel is prepared separately and drizzled over the shake before serving. This combination creates a creamy, thick smoothie with a balance of chocolate and banana flavors enhanced by the caramel.
The recipe yields one large or two small servings. Using frozen banana ensures creaminess. Protein powder choice affects sweetness and flavor, with whey being sweeter and vegan powder less so. The caramel sauce may harden slightly if stored but adds a sweet contrast when fresh.
This shake suits a filling breakfast, post-workout snack, or dessert replacement. It offers protein and fiber from the oats and almond butter. The drink is best consumed immediately as it may thin if stored, though the caramel can be kept separately.
For modifications, the protein powder can be omitted or replaced with collagen, adjusting dates to achieve desired sweetness. Unsweetened cocoa powder is a replaceable alternative to raw cacao powder if desired.
Ingredients
- caramel drizzle
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Smoothie Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- ⅓ cup vegan vanilla protein powder
- 5 ice cubes
- 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 date
- ¼ cup oats
- ¾ cups almond milk
Instructions
- In a blender, combine everything but almond milk.
- Pour milk over top.
- Blend on high until combined and smooth.
- You may need to use a tamper as the smoothie is thick.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the healthy caramel topping.
- Pour the smoothie into a glass.
- Place the caramel drizzle into a ziplock bag, cut the corner tip off and drizzle over smoothie.
Notes
- This recipe makes one large or two small servings.
- Whey protein powder yields a sweeter shake compared to vegan protein powder; add an extra date if using vegan powder for more sweetness.
- Use frozen bananas to ensure the shake has a creamy texture.
- The homemade caramel may harden slightly if stored; best to drizzle fresh.
- If omitting protein powder, consider using collagen powder and add 1-2 dates to maintain sweetness.
- Unsweetened cocoa powder can be used instead of raw cacao powder but with fewer health benefits.
- The shake is best consumed immediately as it may thin upon storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 331 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 331kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 181mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 579mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 282mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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