This dairy-free Chocolate Banana Protein Shake Recipe is super thick and creamy! It's made with simple and healthy ingredients that will keep your full for hours. And best of all, it tastes like a decadent dessert!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Made with simple and healthy ingredients.
- It tastes like a Wendy's Frosty!
- There's about 30 grams of protein in each serving.
- It's a delicious dairy-free smoothie recipe.
- Takes less than 10 minutes to make.
- It's low in sugar.
- Easy to customize for dietary restrictions.
- Enjoy this delicious protein shake as a healthy breakfast, quick & easy meal-replacement, or post-workout snack.
🍴Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Bananas - I prefer using greener bananas because they're less sweet! Use ripe bananas if you like sweeter shakes. To create the creamy consistency without ice, the bananas must be frozen.
- Cold Water - You can use any non-dairy milk like coconut milk, cashew milk, or almond milk, but I don't find it to be necessary.
- Vanilla Protein Powder - My favorite Paleo friendly brands are Amy Myers Vanilla Protein Powder and Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder. You can also use a Chocolate Protein powder with this recipe!
- Cacao Powder - For a rich, dark chocolate flavor, I like adding in raw cacao powder! It's also loaded with vitamins and minerals like magnesium. (Cocoa powder will work too.)
- Raw Pumpkin Seeds - I love sneaking in extra nutrients with nuts and seeds! Pumpkin seeds make a great addition to this recipe, but you could also try using chia seeds hemp seeds, or flax seeds.
- Almond Butter - You can use almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, or any nut butter you have on hand!
For more information on green bananas, check out my blog post on how to freeze bananas for smoothies!
Recipe Variations
- You can easily swap the almond butter for creamy peanut butter to make a peanut butter banana smoothie!
- For a nut-free alternative, try using Sunflower Butter. They also make Chocolate SunButter which would taste amazing in this shake!
- To make a healthy milkshake, add about ⅓ cup of Dairy-Free Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream!
- Add a ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract or some fresh mint to make this a mint chocolate smoothie!
- Pour into silicone ice cream molds to make quick and easy chocolate protein ice cream bars!
🍴Step by Step Instructions
Step 1: Add Ingredients into a Blender
Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
Step 2: Blend Ingredients
Cover the blender, and blend on high until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the edges as needed. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen bananas or ice for a super thick and creamy texture.
- If you don't like thick smoothies, add a little extra water or dairy-free milk.
- The riper bananas you use, the sweeter the smoothie will be. If you use greener bananas, you'll lower the sugar content and add more dietary fiber.
- Freeze leftover smoothie in silicone ice cube trays to use for later!
- Use a high-speed blender for this recipe. If you only have a food processor on hand, you can use that too!
Frequently Asked Questions
My chocolate protein shake recipe is definitely good for you! It's a great source of protein which is an essential nutrient. It's also loaded with healthy fat from the almond butter and pumpkin seeds.
The combination of protein, fat, and fiber will help keep you full and satisfied for hours!
First, I suggest following the exact formula I provide. It's a foolproof recipe that I have made over and over again!
I would also recommend finding a good protein powder that you enjoy! (I linked my favorites above.) And lastly, if you find it's not sweet enough, use ripe frozen bananas.
Serving Suggestions
- One of my favorite toppings is coconut whipped cream! You can also sprinkle on some shaved chocolate to elevate your shake!
- Sprinkle shredded coconut or toasted coconut on top.
- Before you pour the smoothie into a glass cup, drizzle dark chocolate around the inside! You can also add a chocolate drizzle to the top too!
I love that these glass cups that come with a lid and a straw!
How to store leftovers
Store leftovers in a glass cup with a lid like a mason jar in the refrigerator or freezer. (It will not stay as thick in the refrigerator.)
You can also make smoothie ice cubes by pouring leftovers into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze for later! (Or meal prep by doubling the recipe!)
Blend the frozen cubes with a non-dairy milk for a quick and easy smoothie.
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Recipe Card
Creamy Chocolate Banana Protein Shake (Dairy-Free)
Equipment
- 1 High Speed Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Frozen Bananas
- ¾ Cup Cold Water Add more as needed!
- 1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder I used Ancient Nutrition Vanilla Bone Broth Protein Powder.
- 3 Tablespoons Cacao Powder
- 1-2 Tablespoons Raw Pumpkin Seeds
- 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into a high-speed blender.
- Cover the blender, and blend on high until the smoothie is smooth and creamy. Use a spatula to scrape down the edges as needed. Pour into a chilled glass and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
- If your smoothie is too thin, add more frozen bananas or ice for a super thick and creamy texture.
- If you don't like thick smoothies, add a little extra water or dairy-free milk.
- The riper bananas you use, the sweeter the smoothie will be. If you use greener bananas, you'll lower the sugar content and add more dietary fiber.
- If you don't have frozen strawberries, use fresh strawberries and swap for frozen bananas!
- Freeze leftover smoothie in silicone ice cube trays to use for later!
- Use a high-speed blender for this recipe. If you only have a food processor on hand, you can use that too!
How To Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in a glass cup with a lid like a mason jar in the refrigerator or freezer. (It will not stay as thick in the refrigerator.) You can also make smoothie ice cubes by pouring leftovers into a silicone ice cube tray and freeze for later! (Or meal prep by doubling the recipe!) Blend the frozen cubes with a non-dairy milk for a quick and easy smoothie. ** For more information and step by step photos, see full post!Nutrition
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