Protein Smoothie Bowl
This Protein Smoothie Bowl tastes like dessert for breakfast, but it's healthy and packed with protein. Rich and chocolatey, this thick chocolate smoothie bowl comes together in just 5 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1 ½ bananas frozen, cut into slices
- 1 scoop (30 grams) protein powder
- 1 ½ tbsp nut butter cashew butter, almond butter, sunflower seed butter or tahini
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder
- 60 to 160 ml (¼ to ⅔ cup) milk of choice see notes*
Optional for sweeter smoothie
- maple syrup or honey to taste
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high speed blender: frozen banana, protein powder, nut butter, cocoa powder and milk (start with 60ml - ¼ cup, see notes*). Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed. If you want a less thick smoothie, adjust with more milk.
- Serve with your favorite toppings, or cover and store in the refrigerator up to 1 day.
Notes
- You can use whey, vegan protein powder or casein; chocolate, vanilla or unflavored.
- The quantity of milk depends on the type of protein powder used. Whey protein powder dissolves quite easily, so you'll need about 60 ml (1/4 cup) of milk only, vegan protein powder and casein are more absorbent and will require more milk (about 160 ml or 2/3 cup, or more). Start with little milk and adjust with more if the smoothie is too thick after blending.
Nutrition
Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 9g