This Chocolate Strawberry Muscle Builder Recipe is a delicious and nutritious smoothie designed to support muscle growth and recovery. Combining the rich flavors of chocolate and fresh strawberries, this smoothie is perfect for post-workout refueling.
The recipe is simple and quick to prepare, making it an ideal choice for those looking to boost their protein intake while enjoying a tasty treat.
Easy Chocolate Strawberry Protein Smoothie
This smoothie features a blend of protein powder, fresh strawberries, and chocolate, providing essential nutrients to help build muscle. The recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 banana
- 1 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker consistency)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Wash the strawberries and peel the banana.
- Blend: In a blender, combine the strawberries, banana, almond milk, chocolate protein powder, almond butter, and honey or maple syrup if using. Add ice cubes for a thicker texture.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into two glasses and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 2 smoothies
- Calories: 250kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g