Chocolate Protein Shake

Since I’ve been doing my best to eat healthier, I haven’t been baking or posting many dessert recipes. In fact, I have been on a protein shake rampage the last few months! It was tough to replace an entire meal with just a liquid shake, but my body adjusted and I’ve experimented with a few different protein mixes to figure out what tastes satisfying to me. Here is a recipe for a protein shake that is tasty and easy to prepare. I’ve been making my shakes with chocolate protein powder, but any flavor works well with this recipe!

Chocolate Protein Shake

Ingredients for Chocolate Protein Shake:
1 Tbs chia seeds
1 cup almond milk
2 pitted dates (optional)
2 scoops chocolate protein powder
4 large ice cubes

Make the chia gel: Soak the chia seeds in the almond milk for 5-10 minutes.

Prepare the shake: Combine all the ingredients in a blender, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Makes: one 16 fl oz serving

Soak the chia seeds in almond milk for 10 minutes, then combine with remaining ingredients in a blender.

Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.

The great thing about preparing these shakes is that you can adjust the amount and the ingredients however you like. For example, if you don’t mind the flavor, a frozen banana can be added to make a thick and creamy shake. In place of the banana, I used dates as a sweetener along with chia seeds and ice to thicken up the shake. A tablespoon of nut butter may be added as well, but I chose to leave it out to reduce the fat and calories. If you need more ideas on how to make healthy and delicious protein shakes (or smoothies), check out DailyBurn’s #ShowUsYourShake project or visit their protein powder page for various protein-based recipes. What do you like to add to your healthy shakes and smoothies? Comment below and let me know!