Mint Chocolate Protein Shake (Printable)

A creamy blend of chocolate, mint, and frozen banana for a refreshing nutritious boost.

# Ingredient List:

→ Base

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

→ Protein & Flavor

03 - 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
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

# How to Make:

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

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a chocolate mint dessert but actually gives you 20 grams of protein without any guilt.
  • Five minutes from frozen fruit to glass means you can make it on mornings when nothing else seems possible.
  • The frozen banana creates this naturally thick, ice cream-like texture that makes regular protein shakes feel thin by comparison.
02 -
  • Peppermint extract is exponentially stronger than peppermint flavoring, so seriously start small—I've made two literal toothpaste shakes and it's not fun.
  • A truly ripe frozen banana is your best friend here; if it's underripe, the shake tastes thin and less sweet, but if you use one that's almost brown, you won't need any added sweetener.
03 -
  • Blend the liquid and banana together first for 10 seconds before adding the powders—it creates a smoother base that prevents clumping and makes cleanup easier.
  • Keep sliced bananas in the freezer at all times; they're the difference between "I can make a shake" and "I have to go to a café," which is honestly life-changing.
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