Muscle-Building Chocolate Power Shake
High-protein chocolate shake with 38g protein. Greek yogurt, cottage cheese & whey powder. Ready in 3 minutes. Perfect post-workout.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (full-fat)
- 1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 25g)
- 1 tbsp natural almond butter
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp raw honey
- 1/2 frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
- Optional: 1 tbsp dark chocolate chips (70% cacao)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the almond milk into your blender first, followed by the Greek yogurt and cottage cheese.
- 2
Add the chocolate whey protein powder, cocoa powder, almond butter, and honey to the blender.
- 3
Include the vanilla extract and sea salt for depth of flavor.
- 4
Layer in the frozen banana slices and ice cubes.
- 5
Blend on high speed for 45-60 seconds, until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
- 6
Pause and scrape down the sides of the blender with a spatula if needed, then blend for another 15 seconds.
- 7
Pour into a tall glass and top with dark chocolate chips if desired.
- 8
Serve immediately and enjoy within 10 minutes for the best texture.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Greek yogurt | Isopure Zero Carb protein shake (1/2 cup) | Boosts protein to 42g while reducing carbs for keto-friendly option |
| Almond butter | PB2 powdered peanut butter (2 tbsp mixed with 1 tbsp water) | Adds peanut flavor and 4g additional protein while cutting fat by 8g |
| Cottage cheese | Collagen peptides (1 tbsp unflavored) | Adds 9g protein plus supports joint and gut health |
| Chocolate whey protein powder | Chocolate casein protein powder (1 scoop) | Slower-digesting protein keeps you full longer, ideal before bed |
| Frozen banana | 1/2 cup frozen blueberries | Reduces sugar by 7g while adding antioxidants and fiber |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 1)
| Calories | 348 |
| Total Fat | 9g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 28mg |
| Sodium | 180mg |
| Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Fiber | 3g |
| Sugar | 16g |
| Protein | 38g |
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