This is an original recipe for a smoothie that tastes very similar to a Chocolate Milkshake. While it is not an exact replica, this is a satisfying and refreshing option for when you are craving that shake, but don't want to indulge in the real thing.
It includes ingredients that help to prevent a blood sugar crash, which means you won't be reaching for something else sweet an hour later.
This recipe is for one smoothie. However, you can double up the ingredients to yield two smoothies - there will be enough room in your blender. Please see notes below for nutritional comments.
Note: The PB Powder adds protein to prevent a sugar crash. You can substitute with real peanut butter, which will add some calories. Nutritional data will not reflect this substitute. To mask the flavor of the greek yogurt, I do not recommend omitting this completely unless you intend to replace it with something else.
Note: Chia seeds are optional, but recommended. This ingredient adds healthy cholesterol (HDL), fiber, protein, omega 3s, blood pressure benefits, and anti-inflammatory properties to the smoothie, as well as work as a thickening agent. They are another additive that helps in preventing a blood sugar crash.
Note: The probiotics in the greek yogurt make for a great natural supplement to your digestive system.
Prep Time: 5 Minutes | Cook Time: 0 Minutes | Total Time: 5 Minutes
Special Equipment
Blender
Ingredients (US Standard)
1/2 cup Milk (you can sub with a plant based milk, but this will result in a runnier / less creamy smoothie)
1/4 cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
1 tbsp Cocoa Powder
1.5 tbsp PB Powder
1 tbsp honey (or other sweetener of choice)
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp Chia Seeds (optional)
7-8 ice cubes (this will thicken the smoothie to a milkshake consistency)
Ingredients (Metric)*
120 mL Milk (you can sub with a plant based milk, but this will result in a runnier / less creamy smoothie)
57g Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
5g Cocoa Powder
12g PB Powder
21g Honey, (or other sweetener of choice)
5 mL Vanilla extract
6g Chia Seeds (optional)
7-8 ice cubes (this will thicken the smoothie to a milkshake consistency)
*All metric units are converted and should be considered more or less.
Method
Add all ingredients to blender.
Blend until fully combined and smooth.
Nutritional Data (with 2% milk and without Chia Seeds)
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
Calories: 220 | Protein: 15 | Carbs: 32 | Fiber: 4 | Fats: 3
Nutritional Data (with 2% milk and with Chia Seeds)
Servings: 1
Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
Calories: 255 | Protein: 16 | Carbs: 35 | Fiber: 7 | Fats: 5
This recipe is my own and is not derived from another existing recipe. Please give me credit if re-posting.
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