Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Drinks
This smoothie is incredibly refreshing, the only trouble is that you'll be eager to finish exercising knowing that this delightful chocolate protein smoothie awaits you.
For Intensive Exercise
Performance Benefits
This is the perfect treat to kickstart your recovery following exercise with a strong balance of carbs and protein, which will replenish your glycogen stores and repair damaged muscle.
Health Benefits
The main ingredient in dark chocolate is called cocoa, which is an excellent source of flavanols and procyanidins (also known as epicatechin and catechin) which are major classes of antioxidants.
Expert Tips
Regular milk would also work well in this recipe.
Equipment
- Blender
- Grater
Ingredients
- 150 ml Milk (almond milk)
- 1 scoop Whey protein powder (chocolate)
- 1 Banana
- 30 g 85% dark chocolate
- 1 tbsp Greek yoghurt
- ½ tbsp Honey
- 3 Ice-cubes
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients and serve with some grated chocolate on top.
- For a thicker or thinner smoothie, adjust the amount of milk and ice-cubes to suit your preference.
Notes
1 portion of "Dark Chocolate Protein Smoothie" is equivalent to 435g.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 437kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 33gFat: 16.1gSaturated Fat: 9.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 1036mgFiber: 4.3gSugar: 38.3gVitamin A: 100ugVitamin C: 14.2mgCalcium: 425mgIron: 1.5mg
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