Mint Chocolate Protein Shake (Printer-Friendly)

A creamy shake blending chocolate, mint, and frozen banana for a fresh, energizing drink.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 Add-Ins

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

→ Toppings

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

# Method:

01 - Add frozen banana, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract to a blender.
02 - Add chia seeds, sweetener, and spinach if desired for enhanced nutrition and flavor.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure proper incorporation.
04 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness or peppermint extract intensity according to preference.
05 - Pour into a serving glass and garnish with chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves if desired. Consume immediately for optimal texture and temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but packed with real protein, so your body gets what it actually needs.
  • Five minutes from blender to glass means you can make this on mornings when everything feels rushed.
  • The mint and chocolate combination hits differently than plain vanilla protein shakes—it feels luxurious, not clinical.
02 -
  • Peppermint extract is not your friend if you're heavy-handed—start with a quarter teaspoon and taste before adding more, because you can't take it back out.
  • Frozen banana actually matters here, not regular banana with ice, because it creates that luxurious creamy texture that makes people think you did something complicated.
03 -
  • Buy chocolate protein powder from a brand you've tasted before, because this is not the recipe to experiment with a random new flavor you found on sale.
  • Keep frozen bananas in the freezer at all times because they're the secret to making this whole thing work, and a ripe banana frozen is always there when you need it.
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