Banana Split Protein Shake
Banana, strawberries, pineapple, and chocolate drizzle recreate the sundae in a shake, with protein.
- 7 mintime
- 1serving
- 420calories
- 35 gprotein
A banana split has banana, strawberry, pineapple, and chocolate sauce. All four are here, with a little pineapple for tartness. Layer the chocolate in the glass before pouring for a sundae look.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ¾ cup 2% milk
- 1 medium frozen banana
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple chunks
- ½ tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp chopped peanuts
Method
- Add the milk, protein powder, banana, strawberries, and pineapple to the blender.
- Blend until smooth, about 45 seconds.
- Mix the cocoa with a teaspoon of warm water to make a thick sauce. Drizzle it inside a glass.
- Pour in the shake and top with chopped peanuts.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 420 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 54 g |
| Fiber | 7 g |
| Sugar | 33 g |
| Fat | 11 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, peanuts.
Tips
- Use only a small amount of pineapple. It is strong and can take over.
- A maraschino cherry on top finishes the sundae look.
Swaps and variations
- Use almonds in place of the peanuts.
- Skip the cocoa sauce and use chocolate protein instead.
