Healthy Recipes Drinks Smoothies Protein Smoothies & Shakes Chocolate-Peanut Butter Protein Shake 4.4 (15) 10 Reviews This creamy high-protein shake will keep you satisfied for hours and tastes like a chocolate-peanut butter banana milkshake. You don't even need to add protein powder, thanks to the naturally occurring protein in the soymilk, Greek yogurt and peanut butter. By Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer Hilary Meyer is a freelance recipe developer, tester and content creator. After graduating from culinary school, she started working as a freelancer in the EatingWell Test Kitchen in 2006, developing and testing recipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 13, 2024 Tested by Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters." tabindex="0" data-inline-tooltip="true"> EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. 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EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 2 cups Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging Low-Sodium High-Fiber Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Nutrition Notes Is Soymilk Good for You? Unsweetened soymilk is a healthy alternative to cow's milk and one of the few non-dairy milks that is similar to cow's milk nutrition. Soymilk delivers protein, calcium, vitamin B12 and potassium. If it's fortified, it will also provide vitamin D. Unlike cow's milk soymilk also provides a small amount of fiber. It's also lower in carbs than cow's milk—unless it's a flavored variety, in which case, the amount of carbs and added sugars will go up. Are Bananas Healthy? Bananas provide complex carbs, as well as antioxidants, fiber, vitamins and minerals. Bananas are a good source of potassium, which can help maintain healthy blood pressure. Is Peanut Butter Healthy? Peanut butter is simply ground-up peanuts. Natural peanut butter typically contains just peanuts and a little bit of salt. You can also get it with added sugar. Peanuts are a great source of plant protein, heart-healthy fats and fiber, and provide vitamins and minerals, including folate and magnesium. They're also packed with antioxidants and altogether are heart-healthy and can help balance blood sugar. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Tips from the Test Kitchen How Do You Freeze Bananas for Protein Shakes? Peel and slice bananas, then spread the banana slices out in a single layer on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet. Make sure the banana slices are not touching each other so they don't stick together when they freeze. Place the baking sheet in the freezer until the banana slices are frozen. Transfer the frozen banana slices to an airtight, freezer-safe container or bag. Label and date the bag before placing it in the freezer. For the best quality, plan to use frozen banana slices within two months of freezing. Can I Swap in a Different Nut Butter? Yes, you can! Make sure you use a nut butter labeled "natural" and confirm that the ingredients are just nuts and salt (or no salt). Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Frequently Asked Questions Can I Double This Recipe? This recipe easily doubles to make two servings. Make the doubled recipe at once and serve immediately. To make it in advance, pour into Mason jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in the freezer. The night before serving, transfer the jars to the fridge to thaw. This recipe easily doubles to make two servings. Make the doubled recipe at once and serve immediately. To make it in advance, pour the shake into Mason jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in the freezer. The night before serving, transfer the jars to the fridge to thaw. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Jan Valdez Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Ingredients 1 cup unsweetened vanilla soymilk ¾ cup sliced frozen banana ½ cup reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon cocoa powder 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter Directions Combine soymilk, banana, yogurt, cocoa powder and peanut butter in a blender; blend until smooth. Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Equipment Blender Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2017; updated September 2022 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 402 Calories 16g Fat 41g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Serving Size 2 cups Calories 402 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 10g 35% Total Sugars 20g Protein 26g 52% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Vitamin A 129IU 3% Vitamin C 10mg 11% Folate 24mcg 6% Sodium 122mg 5% Calcium 166mg 13% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 57mg 14% Potassium 785mg 17% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved