Creamy Chocolate Protein Smoothie
A quick and easy creamy chocolate protein smoothie packed with rich cocoa, banana, almond butter, and silken tofu for a nutritious and delicious boost perfect for breakfast or post-workout.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (240 ml)
- ½ cup silken tofu (120 g)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (15 g), preferably Dutch-processed
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (16 g)
- 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- 1 scoop protein powder (30 g), chocolate or vanilla whey or plant-based
- ½ cup ice cubes (120 ml)
Instructions
- Peel the ripe banana and mash it with a fork until smooth. Measure out almond milk, silken tofu, cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla extract, honey or maple syrup, protein powder, and ice cubes.
- Pour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and ½ cup silken tofu into your blender to create the creamy base.
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon almond butter, mashed banana, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup if using, and 1 scoop protein powder.
- Blend on low speed, then increase to high until the mixture is silky and no lumps remain. Add a splash of almond milk if too thick and blend again.
- Add ½ cup ice cubes and pulse blend until chilled and frothy. Add more ice or freeze banana beforehand for a thicker smoothie.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more honey or maple syrup, or add more cocoa powder for bolder chocolate flavor.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
Use silken tofu for the smoothest texture. If your blender struggles with ice, crush ice before adding or substitute with frozen banana chunks. For vegan version, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup instead of honey. Add a pinch of cinnamon or spinach for extra nutrients. Store smoothie in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12-16
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
Keywords: chocolate protein smoothie, creamy smoothie, healthy breakfast, post-workout drink, quick smoothie, nutritious smoothie, vegan smoothie option, dairy-free smoothie