Cocoa Protein Shake

Name: Cocoa Protein Shake
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 ripe banana; 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or cow’s milk; 1 scoop (30 g) chocolate or cocoa protein powder; 1 tsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp honey or date molasses (optional); 4–5 ice cubes

Energizing, filling, and practical: Cocoa Protein Shake 🍫🥤

Total: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 280 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 1, 2025

In short

Cocoa Protein Shake contains 280 calories per serving: 24 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 6 g fat. It takes 5 minutes in total and makes 1 servings.

About this recipe

Ideal before or after exercise, this cocoa protein shake supports muscle recovery and keeps you full for longer. Made with just a few ingredients, it satisfies your sweet cravings in a healthy way and can be enjoyed any time of the day.

Method

1
Place the banana, milk, protein powder, cocoa, and honey in a blender.
2
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
3
Add ice cubes and blend again.
4
Pour into a large glass and serve chilled.

Tips

For a richer chocolate flavor, add half a teaspoon more cocoa powder.
For fewer calories, skip the honey or use stevia.
For extra nutrition, add a teaspoon of peanut butter.

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