Chocolate Soy Recovery Smoothie
A creamy chocolate smoothie with soy milk, banana and plant protein. A measured post-workout option with about 30 g protein and a cocoa-rich finish.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this smoothie works
- Approximately 30 g protein using the listed ingredients
- Banana adds creaminess without yogurt
- Cacao flavour with a clearly measured scoop
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cup (about 240 ml)unsweetened soy milk
- 1/2 medium (59 g peeled)frozen banana
- 1 scoop (33 g)plant protein powder, Choose a dairy-free chocolate or plain product; check the label
- 1 tbsp (5 g)cacao powder
- 1/4 cupcold water
The method
Let’s blend this.
Give the powders a brief first blend so the final drink tastes creamy rather than chalky. Your protein powder’s label is the best guide to its actual nutrition.
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10–15 seconds
Loosen the powders in the milk
Pour the soy milk and water into the jug. Sprinkle the plant protein and cacao over the liquid, secure the lid and blend on low for 10–15 seconds.
Your cue: There should be no dry mound of powder stuck above the liquid.
Bring in the banana
Stop the blender. Add the frozen banana in slices, not as one hard piece. Replace the lid before starting the motor again.
Your cue: Small slices move around the blades more freely and help thicken the shake evenly.
30–45 seconds
Blend until the cocoa is even
Blend for 30–45 seconds. If powder clings to the jug, switch off and scrape it into the liquid, then give it another short blend.
Your cue: The drink should be a uniform chocolate colour, without dry cocoa specks on the surface.
Settle, taste and pour
Let foam settle for about 20 seconds. Check the texture with a spoon; if the powder has thickened it too far, add one tablespoon of water and pulse again.
Your cue: A smooth, slow ribbon should run off the spoon. Brand differences can make the same recipe thicker or thinner.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
Pour into a chilled glass. Enjoy alongside the rest of your usual meals; a shake is one way to contribute to your day’s protein.
Too thick, thin or grainy?Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.
Pro tips
- Contains soy. Dairy-free and vegan claims depend on the powder you choose; check ingredients and allergy warnings.
- The database scoop is 33 g with 21 g protein. Weigh your scoop and use your label if it differs.
- Chocolate powders may already be sweetened. Taste before considering any additional sweetener; none is included in the estimate.
Frequently asked questions
No. It can be a convenient part of your regular food intake. Your overall protein and energy intake matter; there is no need to rush a shake within a few minutes.
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