Mint Chocolate Protein Shake (Printable)

A creamy, refreshing mix of chocolate, mint, and frozen banana for a smooth, energizing shake.

# Ingredient list:

→ Base

01 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Protein & Flavor

03 - 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (approximately 30 grams)
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

→ Optional Additions

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

→ Garnish

09 - 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
10 - Fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - Add frozen banana slices, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract to blender.
02 - Include chia seeds, sweetener, and spinach if desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as necessary.
04 - Sample the shake and adjust sweetness or mint intensity to preference.
05 - Pour into glass and garnish with chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert but gives you real protein and keeps you satisfied for hours.
  • The peppermint and chocolate combination is genuinely addictive in a way that makes you look forward to breakfast.
  • You can throw it together in less time than it takes to make toast, which matters more than you'd think on busy mornings.
02 -
  • Frozen banana is not optional—a room-temperature or refrigerated banana will give you a thin, drink-like texture that disappoints.
  • Peppermint extract is potent and weird in large amounts, so treat it like salt and add gradually rather than pouring freely.
03 -
  • If your shake ends up too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time rather than dumping and diluting, which keeps you from overshooting.
  • Toast your cocoa powder lightly in a dry pan before blending if you want to deepen the chocolate flavor—it's a small step that makes a real difference.
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