Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Recipe | Healthy High-Protein Chocolate Smoothie

If you include smoothies in your breakfast, especially after workouts, and want something that actually tastes good, feels like a treat, and is high in protein, 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.

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 Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Tastes Like a Milkshake and is Healthy

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.

Benefits of Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie:

• It is packed with protein, which is good for post-workout recovery.
• This smoothie is naturally sweet and creamy; you won’t even have to add sugar.
• It will provide you with essential vitamins, which you will get from strawberries and bananas.
• Supports muscle recovery and energy boost.
• You can make it low-calorie or dairy-free based on your preference.

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.

 

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.

BTW! You can even try blending this smoothie with inspirations from my white chocolate peppermint protein shake (no banana)

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.

 

How to Make the Best Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Step by Step

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 Ingredients to Blender for Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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.

 

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 or Nutella: 1 tbsp will give a chocolate-peanut-butter-banana flavor (like a Reese’s smoothie) for this Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie. If you enjoy chocolate + peanut butter combos, you’ll also love this Trader Joe’s dark chocolate peanut butter cups recipe as a treat on the side.
• 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 Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie for Weight Loss, Muscle Recovery, or Kids

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.

 

What to Serve with Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Sometimes this strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie is enough on its own, but you can pair it with these for a full high protein smoothie breakfast or snack:

• Baked oats without banana (air fryer version): Perfect warm breakfast pairing if you want something baked and filling alongside a cold smoothie.
• 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
• Crumbl semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies: Cookies and smoothies are always a crowd-pleaser combo.
• Toast with almond butter & strawberries: It will keep the flavor theme going.
• Boiled eggs: If you want a more complete breakfast with extra protein
• 3-ingredient vegan coconut macaroons: Light, chewy, and perfect if you want a healthier sweet bite.

 

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.

Is a Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Healthy?

Yes, this is a healthy strawberry recipe; it’s packed with protein and vitamins.

Besides this, you can drink this strawberry banana chocolate protein smoothie for weight loss & for post-workout.

Can I Drink This Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Every Day?

Yes, you can drink this as a high-protein strawberry recipe daily; it will align with your weight loss goal.

That’s because it has some whole fruits, low sugar milk, and you can add your favorite protein powder. So, because of that, it is tasty, nutritious, and safe for everyday consumption.

What Protein Powder Works Best in Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie?

You can use any protein powder. I personally use chocolate flavored whey protein. But plant-based proteins like Vega, Orgain, or Garden of Life are okay too. 

Besides this, you can also use chocolate protein powder blends. Or any of your favorite flavour proteins.

Can I Make Strawberry Banana Chocolate Protein Smoothie Without Yogurt?

Yes! You can make this strawberry smoothie with no yogurt, and instead of that, you can use regular or plant-based milk. 

And also, you can add a scoop of protein powder or peanut butter for more creaminess and extra protein.

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.