Description
A nutritious Chocolate Banana Muscle Builder shake that combines bananas and cocoa powder for a powerful post-workout recovery drink.
Ingredients
- Bananas: Ripe bananas add natural sweetness and creaminess to the shake.
- Cocoa Powder: A rich chocolate flavor that is low in calories yet high in antioxidants.
- Protein Powder: Boosts protein content for muscle recovery. Choose your favorite type (whey, casein, or plant-based).
- Milk: Use your choice of milk (almond, soy, oat, or regular cow’s milk) to achieve desired consistency.
- Honey or Maple Syrup: Optional sweetener to enhance the flavor. Adjust based on personal preference.
- Ice Cubes: For a chilled and frosty texture!
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the ripe bananas, cocoa powder, protein powder, milk, and honey or maple syrup.
- Add a few ice cubes for a frosty texture and blend until smooth.
- Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed, then blend again until silky.
- Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and nutrition!
Notes
- Use overripe bananas for a sweeter shake.
- Experiment with flavors by adding vanilla extract or cinnamon.
- Switch out the protein powder for nut butter for a pre-workout option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Healthy
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: muscle builder, protein shake, chocolate banana