Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
A thick chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie with ~38 g protein — a fast, satisfying post-workout option with the macros to back it.
Method
- 1
Add the milk and banana to the blender first.
- 2
Add the whey, peanut butter, cocoa and ice.
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Blend 30-45 seconds until thick and smooth.
- 4
Pour and drink within the hour after training.
Blender
Add a splash more milk to thin, or more ice to thicken.
This chocolate peanut butter protein smoothie tastes like dessert but lands around 38 g of protein, making it an easy post-workout option when you want something cold and filling rather than a full meal. Blender to glass in about five minutes.
Why this recipe works
The protein here does the real work: as we cover in protein timing and total daily intake, hitting your daily protein target across meals matters far more than the exact moment you drink it. A shake is simply the most convenient way to get a big dose in when appetite is low after training. The banana adds carbohydrate to refuel, and the peanut butter rounds it out with healthy fat for staying power.
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