This festive and delicious peppermint protein shake combines dark chocolate protein powder, a banana, finely ground cocoa powder and a touch of peppermint extract to wow your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and reenergized!
Protein smoothie turned decadent treat? I think yes.
I’ve been really into smoothie drinking ever since I started my recipe creation partnership with Designer Whey (through FitFluential) about eight months ago. Each month I create four recipes for DW, two of which are smoothies (yes, I am compensated). They sent me about eight giant jugs of Designer Whey Protein Powder to work with, so I literally put it in everything.
To top the smoothie, I made homemade whipping cream, by simply whipping cream with my hand mixer. Then, I shaved some dark chocolate on top for a little more OOMPH!
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake
This festive and delicious peppermint protein shake combines dark chocolate protein powder, a banana, finely ground cocoa powder and a touch of peppermint extract to wow your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied and reenergized!
Ingredients
- 1 large banana, frozen
- 2–3 large ice cubes
- 1 cup non-dairy milk of choice
- 1 scoop Designer Whey Gourmet Chocolate Protein Powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1/4 tsp pure peppermint extract
- optional 1 tablespoon dark/vegan chocolate chips
- toppings: homemade whipping cream, vegan whipped topping, or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Calories: 296 Sugar: 24 Sodium: 321 Fat: 6 Carbohydrates: 49 Fiber: 11 Protein: 22Similar recipes:
As 2013 comes to a close, I want to re-share some of my favorite Designer Whey recipes that I created in 2013.
Disclaimer: I was NOT compensated for this post, I am sharing these recipes because I WANT to.
Protein Muesli Bars from Fit Foodie Finds
White Chocolate Cookie Dough Blizzard from Fit Foodie Finds
20-Minute Strawberry Protein Ice Cream from Fit Foodie Finds
Healthy Banana Shake from Fit Foodie Finds
Vanilla Blackberry Overnight Oat Parfait from Fit Foodie Finds
Blended Mocha Jo from Fit Foodie Finds
Peanut Butter and Jelly Protein Smoothie from Fit Foodie Finds
Who would have ever thunk you could use protein powder in so many different ways!? Seriously.
That looks and sounds lush! And bonus that it’s actually nutritious!!?
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I don’t see the recipe either
Ah, this looks so delicious!
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where is the recipe? I only see comments, no recipe. 🙁
This sounds amazing! I would absolutely love to get going in the morning with this protein drink – YUM!
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Sounds delicious! What brand of protein powder do you use. There are so many kinds I just end up not buying any. I don’t do anything like marathon running but would like a powder to add to smoothies when drinking them as a meal.Sounds delicious! What brand of protein powder do you use. There are so many kinds I just end up not buying any. I don’t do anything like marathon running but would like a powder to add to smoothies when drinking them as a meal.
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Loved this! I didn’t do any of the extras and it was still refreshing and satisfying after my workout.
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HEALTHY BANANA SHAKE Look so yummy … wanna try it!!
Made the Choco-Mint smoothie, but used fresh mint (about ten big leaves) in place of the extract. Gave it a fabulous – and very minty – zing!
Super yummy – thanks.
Do I have to add the banana? I’m allergic to them. What could I substitute it with?
Unfortunately banana is the base of this smoothie. The only other thing i can think of is ice!
This looks absolutely amazing! Will this make me lose weight? X
how much can you taste the banana in the chocolate peppermint smoothie/shake?
The chocolate and peppermint definitely have the most apparent flavor, but since it is a banana base you can tell it’s in it!
I am not a fan of protein shakes. I do not like smoothies at all. I think its a texture thing. Not real sure! I have Whey vanilla protein. Not sure what to do with it. Do you have any suggestions? This Dark Chocolate thin mint sounds really good. But I am afraid to spend the money on Chocolate protein and only use it once, like I have the vanilla.
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Such a decadent smoothie without the guilt! Love it!
Woooot!
Now that is a smoothie–love the peppermint & dark chocolate!
AW YEAH!
I haven’t really expanded my smoothie recipe collection. This makes me realize how much I need to change that!
I am the same way! I stick with one smoothie recipe for like 3 months and make the same one every day 😀
I love this! It looks like a chocolate shake. I have never used protein powder, but thinking I need to get some!
WHAAAAAA?!?! You cray! I use it weekly 😀
This loos fantastic!! I love using bananas as a base!! This one looks so good, PINNED 🙂
Me three! I have a giant bag of frozen nanners in my freezer at all times!
I’m obsessed with healthy shakes/smoothies right now and this one sounds SO good! Adding this to my lineup!
YEAH BUDDY!
Hi, I had stomach surgery a week ago and as part of my recovery liquid diet I have to have protein shakes and similar. Well I just followed your recipe (although I’m in the UK and can’t get the DW protein powder, so I substituted half a sachet of Nestle Build Up Chocolate) and holy moly, it’s incredible. I absolutely love it. Thanks so much for inventing and publishing this!
A while ago we tried to make peppermint ice cream with a “peppermint flavour” and it was rubbish, this time we bought real peppermint extract and boy what a difference.
Thanks so much, your recipe is making my month long fluid only diet easier 🙂
Jonny
This totally just made my day!! I am so glad you loved the recipe. It seriously tastes like heaven, doesn’t it?! And totally guilt free! Hopefully you get well fast! I don’t know how long I could only drink my food 😀 Cheers!
Do you know how gorgeous your food photos are?! You’re a big inspiration for me when I’m looking for new ideas. I just wanted to share that with you as I drooled over your photos today!
I actually just got done eating a similar smoothie to this one.. however I used CLICK Vanilla latte protein powder in mine. So good =) Heading to check out some of your other recipes now =)
O0o sounds DELISH. I love anything vanilla 😉
My goodness you take beautiful pictures!!! I can almost taste the deliciousness of each of these smoothies through the screen 🙂
This one looks fabulous but I’m also dying to try that cookie dough one! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Whitney!
The photos sold me on this one (and the rest of them!( Sounds and looks amazing!
Thanks Ericka 🙂
This is the best photo you’ve ever taken Lee! Awesome recipe!
That is the nicest thing anyone has ever said. SERIOUSLY. Thanks 🙂
Your shakes seriously look like something I’d have for dessert. And I think I’ve commented on this before but I love those adorable red and white straws!
I wonder how pink Himalayan salt would do?
I bet it would be fab!
Ive never ever ever EVER added the sea salt to my protein shake.
Im in to try.
Ive gots the salt here.
Hot damn!