Chocolate Protein Shake

5 from 1 vote

This 2-minute, 4-ingredient chocolate protein shake is easy to make at home in a blender. It's a healthy and delicious treat.

Total Time2

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Calories: 250kcal

Put almond milk, date syrup, chocolate protein powder, and cocoa powder into 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 20 seconds.
Pour shake into a cup. Serve immediately.

Almond milk has a mild, nutty flavor that tastes great in protein shakes. Be sure to use unsweetened almond milk to keep it healthy. To increase the protein content of this shake, replace the almond milk with cow's milk or soy milk. These options are both high in protein.
This protein shake gets most of its flavor from cocoa powder. For best results, use a quality cocoa powder without added sweeteners.
A chocolate protein powder will emphasize the chocolate flavor of this shake. You can also use vanilla or unflavored protein powder, but the chocolate flavor won't be as strong.
For a thicker protein shake, add a few ice cubes. It should be the last ingredient to go in the blender.
For a stronger chocolate flavor, add another 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder. Adding more cocoa powder won't sweeten the drink since there isn't any sugar in it.
Leave out the date syrup if you want a less sweet shake.
Protein shakes taste best when enjoyed fresh, but you can store leftovers in an air-tight glass container in the refrigerator. Be sure to drink it within 2 days.