Chocolate Almond Protein Shake

5 from 1 vote

A delicious post-workout snack, this chocolate almond protein shake is so easy to make at home. Get the 2-minute step-by-step recipe.

Total Time2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Calories: 375kcal

Put unsweetened almond milk, almond butter, date syrup, cocoa powder, and chocolate protein powder to a blender. Secure lid.
Place ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
Blend until smooth.
Start the blender on LOW speed for 5 seconds. Increase speed to HIGH for a full minute.
Pour shake into a cup. Serve immediately.

Be sure to use an unflavored and unsweetened almond milk to keep it healthy.
For the most nutritious choice, pick an almond butter that's made of almonds and nothing else.
Date syrup is a natural sweetener that blends well in protein shakes. It also tones down the bitterness in the cocoa powder. You can also use honey or maple syrup instead of date syrup.
To ensure the shake is healthy, use 100% cocoa powder without added sugar.
Both vegan and whey-based protein powders work in this recipe. Using chocolate protein powder will emphasize the chocolate flavor, but you can also use unflavored protein powder.
Skip the date syrup if you want a less sweet drink.
For an icier protein shake, add a few ice cubes. It should be the last ingredient to go in the blender.
Before adding protein powder, check the packaging. The serving size for some powders might be more than 1 scoop.
Your protein shake will taste best when it's freshly made. If you want to store leftovers, keep it in the fridge in an air-tight container for up to 2 days.