Mint Chocolate Protein Shake (Print)

Creamy shake with chocolate, mint, and frozen banana for a refreshing, nutritious boost.

# Components:

→ Base

01 - 1 frozen banana, sliced
02 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk

→ Protein & Flavor

03 - 1 scoop chocolate protein powder (approximately 1 ounce)
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon pure peppermint extract

→ Optional Add-Ins

06 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
08 - 1/2 cup fresh baby spinach

→ Toppings

09 - 1 tablespoon mini dark chocolate chips
10 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Add frozen banana slices, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and peppermint extract to blender.
02 - Incorporate chia seeds, sweetener, and spinach if using optional ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed to ensure even mixing.
04 - Taste shake and adjust sweetness or mint intensity as desired.
05 - Pour into glass and garnish with chocolate chips and fresh mint leaves if desired. Consume immediately.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • It tastes genuinely like a dessert shake, so you won't feel deprived during breakfast.
  • Ready in five minutes, which means no excuses on rushed mornings.
  • The mint and chocolate combination feels sophisticated without requiring any special skills.
  • You can sneak spinach in here and taste absolutely nothing but the good parts.
02 -
  • Peppermint extract is genuinely potent—I once made an entire pitcher thinking more would be better and ended up with something that tasted like a toothpaste factory.
  • The texture depends entirely on your frozen banana and milk ratio, so if you like it thicker or thinner, adjust these first before changing anything else.
03 -
  • Buy bananas specifically to freeze—slice them and keep them in a freezer bag so you always have them ready for those mornings when you need this shake most.
  • The peppermint extract trick is to start with a quarter teaspoon and taste before adding more, since it's impossible to take out once you've added too much.
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