Simple Way to Protein Shake Before Workout Benefits

Jumpstart Chocolate Workout Smoothie

Since protein contains calories, consuming too much can actually make losing weight more difficult — especially if you drink protein shakes in addition to your usual diet, and you're not exercising.

Recipe Summary Jumpstart Chocolate Workout Smoothie

This smoothie is a great meal replacement, pre-workout drink, or even just a bomb snack.

Ingredients | Protein Shake Before Workout Benefits

1 ¼ cups almond milk

12 ice cubes

1 banana, broken into chunks

½ cup strong brewed coffee, chilled

⅓ cup chocolate-flavored whey protein powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 tablespoon unsalted natural peanut butter, or more to taste

Directions

Blend almond milk, ice cubes, banana, coffee, protein powder, honey, and peanut butter in a blender on low speed. Gradually turn speed up to high and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.

Agave nectar can be used in place of honey. Use unsweetened or sweetened almond milk.

Info | Protein Shake Before Workout Benefits

prep: 10 mins total: 10 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 glasses

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