Vegan Chocolate Protein Shake
As a Vegan it may be difficult to reach your protein goal. In general it can be difficult to increase your protein intake as a vegan. Make this Chocolate protein shake in the morning or after the gym and you will have at least 50 grams of protein.
This chocolate protein shake is lower in calories compared to other protein shakes. This is my go to when I am running late or hungry and do not have the patience to cook.
This recipe is 100% Vegan and will have you craving the sweet and creamy shake every morning.
Reasons why you will love this recipe
- It is sweet and creamy
- It will keep you full until your next meal
- super easy to make
- low in calories
- high in protein
- Vegan
What you will need
- A blender
- Ice
- Vegan protein powder
- Vegan milk
- cocoa powder unsweeten
- Almond butter
- banana
Measurements
- 1 cup of ice
- 55 grams of protein powder (typically a scoop)
- 1 cup of milk
- 3 tbsp of cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 large banana
Step-by-step
- In the blender add your milk, ice, protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, and banana.
- Blend all the ingredients until smooth
- Serve in a cup and enjoy!
Alternatives
If you would like to add more protein and lower your calorie count you can add peanut butter powder instead of the almond butter. I personally like my protein shake more watery than thick, so I add half a cup more than the recipe suggests.
Conclusion
This protein shake recipe is one of the simplest recipes you will ever find on the internet. Starting your vegan and/or fitness journey can be overwhelming. I try my best to find easy vegan recipes to help you with your journey.
Check out my other simple recipes such as my pumpkin oatmeal bites. Great for energy!
What is amazing about this recipe is once you buy the ingredients you will be able to make it over 10 times
Still looking for a reason to eat or transition to veganism check out my other posts where I go into details of the Benefits of Veganism
If you would like any suggestions of my favorite Vegan protein powders, do not hesitate to send me a message. I will gladly send you many yummy options.
Vegan Protein Shake
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup ice
- 1 cup vegan milk
- 55 grams protein powder
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 large banana
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
- enjoy !
Notes
- For a smoother shake you can add a frozen banana.
- If you like to add more protein and lower the calories you can switch the almond butter to powder peanut butter.
- I like to add almond milk since it is lower in calories
- Add more milk if it is too thick
