Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe

If you include smoothies in your breakfast especially after workouts and want something that actually tastes good and feels like a treat, then you should try this Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe. 

It is sweet, fruity, chocolatey, and filling at the same time. Plus, it is also packed with nutrients like protein.

So, if you are fitness conscious like me, who want nutritious meals and also a tasty dessert that helps your body grow, then you should try this one.

In this post I will show you how you can make this Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie recipe step by step.

I will also suggest some customization option like how you can make it dairy free, low sugar, extra creamy or what kind of protein you should use and what you can pair with it to make it even better.

 

Why This Smoothie Works (and Tastes Like a Milkshake)

There are too many smoothies that you can make, and many of them either taste too healthy (you know, like, you know that, green flavor) or some are loaded with sugar, just to make it look tasty.

So here are some good things about this Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe:

• Bananas will give your smoothie natural sweetness and thickness.
• Strawberry will bring freshness and a little fruity flavor.
• Chocolate protein powder gives it dessert-like taste, and also makes it creamy.
• And when you blend them together—it’s kinda like a chocolate strawberry shake with health benefits.

I made this strawberry recipe when my mom bought too many strawberries and we know that we can’t finish them, so we make strawberry smoothies. 

Plus, If I don’t want to cook or need a post-workout quickly.

Also read: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana Recipe

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here are the ingredients that you need to make this Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie recipe. And, Nothing complicated by the way.

1. Banana – 1 ripe

If possible you need to use frozen banana. It will make this smoothie thick, cold, and creamy. 

But if you don’t have fresh banana then you can use fresh ones, it also works fine. You want to make sure it’s ripe for natural sweetness.

2. Strawberries – 1 cup

Just like banana, you can also use fresh strawberries, but it’s still better to use frozen as they will help you with texture and also keep everything smooth and chill. 

3. Chocolate Protein Powder – 1 scoop

For the chocolate flavor, you can use any protein, like the whey protein, if you are okay with dairy version.

And you can also go with plant-based version, like from popular brand such as Orgain, VEGA, Garden of Life, etc.

However, you want to make sure that protein powder is one of the food that you like, because the flavor will come from it.

For example, if you want chocolate one, you can use Orgain Chocolate fudge, or Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard.

4. Milk – 1 cup

If you are on a weight loose diet, you should use almond milk because it has low calories, Or if you want creaminess, use oat milk. 

However, I personally use the whole milk because I just wanted to have an indulgent taste. 

And I don’t really care about extra calories because I need too many to maintain my healthy weight.

5. Optional: Ice – 3–4 cubes

You wanna use ice cubes, especially if you aren’t using frozen ingredients like the banana and strawberries.

When you use a few ice cubes, they will chill your smoothie. Otherwise, you can also skip if you don’t want the colder version.

Also read: Blueberry Chocolate Smoothie No Banana Recipe

How to Make Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Here is the step-by-step guide on how you can make this strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie recipe within 2-3 minutes.

Step 1: Add Everything to Blender

You have to add following ingredients in a blender:

• 1 banana (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder 
• 1 cup milk into your blender. 
• If you want, you can add few ice cubes, 

If your protein powder might clump, then you should sprinkle it in slowly instead of dumping the full scoop right on top.

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

You want to blend all these ingredients for 30 to 40 seconds or until everything is completely mixed and smooth. 

If you find it too thick, consider adding some more milk. 

If it’s too thin, add a few more frozen strawberries or a few ice cubes and blend again.

Step 3: Taste and Adjust

Now, you can taste it by taking a small sip and checking sweetness, thickness, etc. if you notice it should be more sweet, you can add 1 tsp of honey or maple syrup.

Although, banana and chocolate protein usually make it sweet enough on their own.

However, now you can pour it into a glass or shaker bottle, and that’s it, drink now.

Also read: Sugar Free Hot Chocolate Recipe with Cocoa Powder

Add-Ins and Customizations (If You Want to Switch Things Up)

This recipe is highly customizable, so here are some of the things I would recommend you add to give your recipe a little twist:

• Peanut Butter: 1 tbsp will give a chocolate-peanut-butter-banana flavor (basically it’ll taste like a Reese’s smoothie).
• Greek Yogurt: It will make your smoothie more creamier and also add more protein.
• Spinach: I know it’s weird, but you won’t taste it. Plus, it will add fiber and nutrients.
• Chia seeds or flaxseeds: It’s a good source of fiber, omega-3s, and more thickness.
• Cacao nibs: Consider adding it for a crunchy chocolate topping.

Although without any of these add-ins, your base smoothie will tastes amazing on its own.

 

How to Customize Based on Your Goals

If you’re making this strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie recipe for a specific reason—like for weight loss, post-workout protein, or just a sweet craving—here’s how you can adjust it:

For Weight Loss:

• Consider using unsweetened almond milk and skip any added sweetener.
• You should stick with half a banana instead of a full one.
• Add chia seeds to feel full longer.
• Use a low-calorie protein powder.

For Muscle Recovery / Post-Workout:

• You can add 2 tbsp Greek yogurt for extra protein.
• Use whey protein or plant protein with BCAAs.
• You can toss in collagen peptides if you like that too.
• Adding a pinch of sea salt, it will help with electrolyte balance.

For Kids or Sweet Tooth Cravings:

• You can use chocolate milk instead of almond milk.
• You should add mini chocolate chips or whipped cream on top.
• Swap protein powder with chocolate syrup if they don’t like protein taste.

Best Time to Drink This Smoothie

Last time when I made this strawberry peanut protein smoothie I drank it in the post workout. However, you can also drink it at other time:

• Post-workout: for quick protein and recovery
• Morning breakfast: It will work as a fast, filling, and energizing breakfast.
• Evening snack: When you’re craving something sweet but don’t want junk food, this smoothie would be a good option.
• Before bedtime: You can use casein protein and almond milk for a slow-digesting night drink.

Also read: Chocolate Almond Milk Smoothie No Banana Recipe

What to Serve with Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Sometimes the only smoothie is enough, but if you want to pair it with something else or make it a full meal, here are some ideas you can try:

• Oats or Overnight Oats: Chocolate strawberry combo is always a good option.
• Rice cakes with peanut butter:  crunchy + creamy balance
• Granola bar or protein bites: It’s good if you want something to chew alongside the sip
• Toast with almond butter & strawberries: It will keep the flavor theme going.
• Boiled eggs: If you want a more complete breakfast with extra protein

 

Conclusion

This is my strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie recipe. And it is not just a smoothie, it kind of feels like a dessert. 

It is packed with protein and that makes it perfect for fitness conscious, so you can have it after post-workout or during breakfast or even at night when you are craving for something sweet, but still want something healthy.

One thing that I really like is that it is very simple to make, you just need banana, strawberry, and chocolate protein powder. That’s all.

However, it gets even better if you add some twist based on your mood or your goal.

So now you can pick up all ingredients and a blender and start making this recipe.

 

FAQs

Here are some questions and their answers regarding the Strawberry Banana Chocolate protein smoothie recipe.

Can I make this smoothie without protein powder?

Yes, you can make this strawberry banana-chocolate protein smoothie without even using protein powder. 

You just want to use one spoon of cocoa powder, some Greek yogurt, or peanut butter for protein and flavor. 

It won’t taste exactly the same, and it won’t also contain the same protein amount, but still it will have some.

How do I make this smoothie thicker? 

If you want to keep your strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie thick, and a spoonful, you should use frozen bananas plus frozen strawberries, and also you need to reduce milk to ½ cup.

Besides this, you can also add 1 or 2 tablespoons of oats or chia seeds to bulk it up.

Can I prep this smoothie ahead of time?

Yes, you can keep that in a fridge for up to 24 hours in a sealed jar or a bottle, and next time you want to drink, you have to blend it once again.

If you want to save time, you can also portion the fruit and powder in a freezer-safe bag, and you can blend it whenever you want to drink.

However, I always recommend you drink fresh, as it has better texture and flavor.