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Mint Chocolate Light Protein Shake
A light shake with a cool, after-dinner-mint flavor.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 170calories
- 26 gprotein
Fresh mint and a drop of peppermint extract give this shake a clean, cooling flavor. Using almond milk and no banana keeps the calories low. It is a good late-afternoon shake.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves
- 0.125 tsp peppermint extract
- 3 drops liquid stevia
- 6 ice cubes
Method
- Add the almond milk, protein powder, and cocoa to the blender.
- Add the mint, peppermint extract, stevia, and ice.
- Blend until frothy, about 40 seconds.
- Taste and add more stevia or extract.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 170 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Fat | 5 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, tree nuts.
Tips
- Peppermint extract is strong. Add it a few drops at a time.
- Fresh mint adds a rounder flavor than extract alone.
Swaps and variations
- Add half a frozen banana for a thicker shake.
- Use vanilla protein and a little spinach for a green version.
