Banana-Chai Protein Shake
Disclaimer: I cannot take total credit for the creation of this recipe because we make a similar protein shake at work (Lifetime fitness café) but I health-ified it and tweaked it a bit! I used different protein powder, a whole frozen banana, unsweetened almond milk, and sugar-free chai instead of whey protein, milk, and regular chai.
I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious this recipe turned out on the first try! I measured everything out as I made it so that I could post it if it turned out. This protein shake is perfect for pre/post workout or as dessert! It is perfectly sweet and full of healthy carbs & protein and is low in calories- double win!
I used a packet of Fitmiss (by Musclepharm) Vanilla Chai Protein Powder in it that I got in my June Fitsnack box. I was most excited about this item in my fitsnack box because I really love Muscle pharm Combat protein powder. I definitely will be buying Fitmiss Vanilla Chai protein powder by the tubful. I think it will be my new favorite protein powder. I am obsessed. I will add it to my collection of strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, mint chocolate, and peanut butter protein powder.
I attempted to take a photo of me with my protein shake but that did not work out well. I just feel so silly taking selfies. Hence why I never have any pictures of just myself- I only take photos with other people in them. So here’s another pic of my much more photogenic smoothie 🙂
I have listed the ingredients below along with the nutrition facts! This smoothie has 19 grams of protein, and all natural sugars & carbs from the banana making it absolutely PERFECT for pre/post workout.
What is your favorite pre/post workout meal/snack? Do you have a favorite protein shake recipe? Let me know in the comments below!
6 Ingredients
- 1.00 scoop, Women’s Protein Shake Vanilla Chai
- 0.50 cup, Sugar-free Chai Concentrate
- 0.50 cup, Pure Almond Unsweetened Milk – Vanilla (New)
- 1.00 cup(s), Ice Cubes
- 1.00 serving, Bananas, raw
- 1.00 tsp(s), Organic Chia Seeds
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings 1.0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| calories 237 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4 g | 6 % |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 4 % |
| Monounsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | |
| Cholesterol 50 mg | 17 % |
| Sodium 166 mg | 7 % |
| Potassium 611 mg | 17 % |
| Total Carbohydrate 35 g | 12 % |
| Dietary Fiber 6 g | 26 % |
| Sugars 16 g | |
| Protein 19 g | 38 % |
| Vitamin A | 7 % |
| Vitamin C | 18 % |
| Calcium | 26 % |
| Iron | 7 % |
| * The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. | |
