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Rocky Road Protein Shake

Chocolate protein, marshmallow creme, and almonds give a thick shake the flavor of rocky road ice cream.

Rocky Road Protein Shake

Rocky road is chocolate, marshmallow, and nuts. The marshmallow creme blends in for sweetness and body, and chopped almonds go in last so they keep their crunch. It is a heavier shake that works as an occasional treat.

Ingredients

Makes 1 serving.

  • 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder (about 30 g)
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tbsp marshmallow creme
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp chopped almonds
  • ½ medium frozen banana
  • 3 ice cubes

Method

  1. Add the milk, protein powder, marshmallow creme, cocoa, and banana to the blender.
  2. Add the ice and blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
  3. Add the almonds and pulse twice.
  4. Top with a few extra almonds.

Nutrition per serving

Calories420
Protein36 g
Carbohydrates48 g
  Fiber5 g
  Sugar32 g
Fat12 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

  • Pulse the almonds in at the end. They go gritty if blended fully.
  • Marshmallow creme sticks to measuring spoons. Wet or oil the spoon first.

Swaps and variations

  • Use mini marshmallows on top.
  • Use walnuts in place of the almonds.

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