Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Breakfast Shake
Jan 20 2012 by
The last few weeks I’ve gone through a LOT of different protein powders. I’ve been trying to find a protein powder that I can add to a smoothie for part of my morning breakfast that doesn’t leave that chalky, weird tasting/feeling in my mouth. I’ve tried hemp powder, rice powder, raw blended powders, pea powders and a bunch of others. They all sucked! Lately I’ve been incorporating hemp seeds into my meals. They are really small and for the most part pretty mild in flavor. I figured if I added them to a smoothie that they would blend up and wouldn’t be noticeable at all. I’m happy to report that they worked perfectly! I’ve been adding them to different smoothies throughout the week and I love them! This chocolate peanut butter shake was hands down the favorite in my family. My husband and daughter loved it and for my son, who doesn’t like peanuts, I substituted with almond butter and he gave it 2 thumbs up! Breakfast just a got a whole lot yummier!
~Sarah
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp shelled hemp seeds
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter (you can substitute with any of your favorite nut or seed butters)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup non dairy milk (I used oat milk)
- a splash of vanilla (optional)
- 1 tbsp coconut nectar (optional)
Preparation:
- Place all the ingredients into a blender and process until well combined.
- For a frosty type shake add in some ice and blend until smooth.
Nutritional Info:
Makes 1 serving.
Nutrients per serving: Calories: 617, Cal. from Fat: 309, Total Fat: 33.5g, Sat. Fat: 3.5g, Carbs: 62g, Fiber: 10g, Sugars: 35g, Protein: 23g, Sodium: 162mg, Chol: 0mg
Notes:
If you’re serving this for kids it’s best to add in the vanilla and coconut nectar for a little extra sweetness. Both my husband and I thought it tasted fine without it but my kids preferred the sweetness.
You could sneak in a handful of spinach and no one would notice!
You could definitely add in some spinach! Good call!
Is it possible to sub ground flaxseed for the hemp or would it change the texture/flavor too much?
Hi Ella,
You can definitely substitute with flaxseed or even chia seeds. Neither should change the texture too much. THe only thing I would say is that if you use flax or chia that you’ll want to drink the shake right away. If you let it sit the texture will definitely change as the flax and chia will start forming a gel.
~Sarah
Is the nutritional info correct for 1 serving? Over 600 calories and 300 cal from fat? Sounds good but that’s almost half my daily calories for the day.
Hi Jennifer,
Yes, the nutritional info is correct for 1 serving. This is not a shake that is meant for those that are trying to lose weight. For someone like me, who is at a healthy weight and gets plenty of exercise each day, this shake is a great way to get a good dose of protein and nutrients. I tend not to look at fats and calories and focus more on eating a variety of healthy fruits and vegetables. My meals tend to be mostly vegetable heavy so having a shake like this is the perfect way to get protein without having to eat a large heavy meal.
~Sarah
I used to do something like this but used chocolate almond milk instead of cocoa. Amaazing!
You can also add some ground flaxseeds and/or chia seeds to boost the nutritional value of your smoothie!
Peace
Mike