My Guilt Free Chocolate Shake
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of "My Guilt Free Chocolate Shake," a health-conscious twist on a classic treat. This quick and easy 5-minute recipe blends together wholesome ingredients like unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, and natural peanut butter for a luscious texture, while unsweetened cocoa powder and Medjool dates add a naturally sweet, chocolatey flavor without refined sugar. A touch of vanilla extract enhances the aroma, and a sprinkle of optional dark chocolate chips takes this decadent shake to the next level. Perfect as a breakfast boost, post-workout snack, or guilt-free dessert, this plant-based shake satisfies your chocolate cravings without the extra calories. Healthy, delicious, and ready in minutes—what more could you ask for?
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Unsweetened almond milk (or any plant-based milk)
- 1 large Frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon Natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 2 pieces Medjool dates (pitted)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 5 pieces Ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon Dark chocolate chips (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Add the unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, unsweetened cocoa powder, natural peanut butter, medjool dates, vanilla extract, and ice cubes into a blender.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed to ensure all the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Taste the shake and adjust sweetness if needed by adding an additional date and blending again.
Pour the shake into a tall glass and garnish with a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your guilt-free chocolate shake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.9 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 257 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.6 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.7 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 740 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1369 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
