Post-Workout Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Cacao, banana, Greek yogurt and whey with a handful of oats. A rich chocolate blend with estimated protein listed per serving.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this smoothie works
- Approximately 38g protein with the listed ingredients
- Banana adds sweetness and body
- Oats make the texture more substantial
Ingredients
1 serving- 1frozen banana
- 1 scoopchocolate whey or plant protein, about 25g protein
- 1/2 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cuprolled oats
- 1 tbspraw cacao powder
- 1 tbsppeanut butter
- 1 cupmilk of choice
- pinchsea salt
The method
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A brief oat soak and a liquid-first blend help the cocoa taste smooth instead of dusty.
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Rest · 2 min
Soften the oats
Add milk, oats and cacao to the jug. Stir with the machine off and let the oats soak for about two minutes. Break the frozen banana into blender-friendly pieces.
Your cue: The oats should be wet throughout, with no dry cocoa sitting on top.
Layer in the creamy ingredients
Add yogurt, protein powder, peanut butter and the pinch of salt. Put the banana pieces on top, then secure the lid.
Your cue: Keep the contents below your blender's maximum fill line.
Blend · about 45 sec
Blend into chocolate cream
Start low, then increase the speed and blend for about 45 seconds. If peanut butter or powder sticks to the sides, switch off, scrape down safely and blend briefly again.
Your cue: Look for an even cocoa colour with no banana pieces or dry powder.
Adjust the thickness
With the blades stopped, check the consistency with a spoon. Add milk a tablespoon at a time if you prefer a drinkable texture, then blend briefly and pour.
Your cue: It should flow slowly from the jug instead of dropping out in stiff clumps.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
Thick, chocolatey and spoon-coating, with a little natural texture from the oats.
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
- Use 1/2 cup ice instead of frozen banana for a lower-sugar version.
- Add 1 tsp instant espresso for a mocha pre-workout.
Frequently asked questions
After is ideal for recovery. If you train fasted, drink half before and half after.
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