The Healthy Elvis Shake
Get ready to sip your way to indulgent yet guilt-free bliss with *The Healthy Elvis Shake*! This protein-packed smoothie is a modern twist on Elvis Presley’s iconic peanut butter, banana, and chocolate flavor combo—crafted to fuel your day while satisfying your sweet tooth. Featuring a creamy blend of ripe banana, unsweetened almond milk, natural peanut butter, and a scoop of vanilla protein powder, this decadent shake skips the sugar in favor of nutrient-rich ingredients. A touch of unsweetened cocoa powder adds a rich chocolatey depth, while optional honey can lend just the right amount of natural sweetness. Chill it to perfection with ice cubes for a refreshing treat that’s ready in just 5 minutes. Perfect as a post-workout snack, quick breakfast, or healthy dessert, this smoothie is guaranteed to delight Elvis fans and health enthusiasts alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 6 ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional for extra sweetness)
Instructions
Peel the ripe banana and break it into chunks. Place the chunks into a blender.
Add 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk to the blender.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder into the blender.
Add 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter to the mixture.
Add 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder for an extra protein boost.
Toss in 6 ice cubes to give the shake a chilled and refreshing texture.
If you prefer a sweeter shake, add 1 teaspoon of honey (optional).
Blend on high until the shake is completely smooth and creamy, about 45 seconds.
Pour the Healthy Elvis Shake into a glass and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
481 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.1 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 438 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 46.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.9 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 655 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 923 mg | 20% | |
*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.
