Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie

By Rab Nawaz·Updated July 2026
Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie is an easy, healthy recipe with 38g of protein and 427 calories per serving, ready in about 5 minutes. Below are the ingredients, step-by-step method, full macros and a meal-prep tip.
Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie
Calories427 kcal
Protein38 g
Carbs44 g
Fat11 g
Time5 min
Makes1
high-proteingluten-freequick

Ingredients

Macros above are per serving.

Method

  1. Add milk, banana, protein powder, peanut butter and cocoa to a blender.
  2. Add ice and blend on high 30-45 seconds until smooth.
  3. Pour into a glass and drink within 20-30 minutes of training.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories427 kcal
Protein38 g
Carbs44 g
Fat11 g

Meal-prep tip

🥡 Pre-portion protein powder + cocoa into a jar and freeze peeled banana chunks in bags; dump in milk and blend for a 60-second post-workout shake.

Frequently asked questions

How much protein is in Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie?

Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie has 38g of protein, 427 calories, 44g carbs and 11g fat per serving.

How long does Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie take to make?

About 5 minutes.

Can I meal prep Chocolate Protein Recovery Smoothie?

Pre-portion protein powder + cocoa into a jar and freeze peeled banana chunks in bags; dump in milk and blend for a 60-second post-workout shake.

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