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Protein Smoothie (without protein powder!)
This Chocolate Protein Smoothie is made without protein powder but packs 20 grams of protein into each glass! It's the perfect breakfast or post-workout drink.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
458 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy milk (or other milk)
- 1 banana sliced, frozen
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao powder (or unsweetened cocoa powder)
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (alcohol-free, if desired)
- 1 handful spinach optional, fresh baby
- 1 cup ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, combine the soy milk, frozen banana slices, hemp hearts, cacao powder, peanut butter, vanilla, and baby spinach (if using). Secure the lid on the blender and blend until smooth.
- If the texture doesn't look slushy enough, add cup of ice cubes and blend again. Keep in mind that adding ice will dilute the flavor slightly, so use only as much ice as needed to achieve the consistency you want. Serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
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Notes
- Nutrition information is for the whole batch. This information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, so it's just an estimate, not a guarantee.
- Banana Tip: I like to freeze bananas whole and then slice them into pieces before blending. This makes them break down faster in a blender. Check out my How to Freeze Bananas post for more tips.
- Update Note: This recipe was posted in June 2014 and updated in January 2025. The update adds a tablespoon of peanut butter, uses soy milk instead of water, and corrects the nutrition information. You can find the original recipe here.
Nutrition Information
Calories
458kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
16g
(94%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
166mg
(7%)
Potassium
925mg
(20%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
3352IU
(67%)
Vitamin C
27mg
(30%)
Calcium
241mg
(24%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 458
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 458kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 166mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 925mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 3352IU | 67% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 30% |
| Calcium | 241mg | 24% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.