Description
A quick, 5-minute chocolate peanut butter protein shake designed to fuel kids and parents during busy back-to-school mornings. It uses frozen bananas for a creamy texture and provides balanced nutrition with protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large banana, frozen
- 1 cup milk (whole, almond, oat, or dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice (optional, if banana isn’t frozen enough)
- 1 handful spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the banana by peeling and breaking it into chunks, then freeze overnight in a freezer-safe bag.
- Pour milk into the blender first to help the blades spin freely.
- Add frozen banana chunks, peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla extract, and any optional add-ins (spinach, oats, cocoa powder). Add ice last if using.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high. Blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more protein powder, ice, or milk as needed.
- Pour into cups and serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Frozen bananas are essential for a thick, creamy texture similar to a milkshake. If using fresh bananas, add ice. For nut allergies, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Best served fresh; if storing, keep in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake well before drinking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 350400
- Sugar: 2025
- Fat: 1215
- Carbohydrates: 4045
- Fiber: 45
- Protein: 2025
Keywords: protein shake, kids breakfast, back to school, peanut butter, chocolate, smoothie, healthy breakfast, quick recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free option