Peanut Butter-Chocolate Protein Shake
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Peanut Butter-Chocolate Protein Shake
Description
The Peanut Butter-Chocolate Protein Shake combines a frozen banana with kefir or a vanilla chocolate Greek yogurt base, almond milk, natural peanut butter, raw cacao powder, and optional raw maca powder. Blended together, these ingredients create a thick, creamy shake that balances the earthy bitterness of cocoa with the nutty flavor of peanut butter and natural sweetness from banana and milk. The kefir or yogurt adds a slight tang and creaminess. Blending until smooth yields a drinkable texture suitable for sipping cold. This shake serves as a straightforward protein-rich drink that can work as a snack or to supplement meals. The use of raw cacao powder instead of processed chocolate maintains a deep cocoa flavor without added sugars. Optional maca powder introduces a subtle earthy note and nutritional boost for those who choose to include it.
Ingredients
- 1 banana frozen
- 1/2 cup Kefir or vanilla greek yogurt, chocolate
- 1/2 - 3/4 cup almond milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter natural
- 1 1/2 tablespoons raw cacao powder
- 1/2 teaspoon maca powder optional, raw
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour into a glass and drink with a straw.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13.3g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2g | 21% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.6g | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5.5g | 22% |
| Sugar | 8.7g | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 10IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40.1mg | 4% |
| Iron | 11.6mg | 64% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.