Ninja Blender Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake Recipe

Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake, a Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipe, is a fresh chocolatey muscle-builder packed with protein. Interestingly, there are no nuts in this shake, but the unsweetened coconut milk provides a wonderful nutty balance against the sweetness of the chocolate and banana. Pump yourself up, the healthy way!

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“So fresh and filling. Love the banana, chocolate, and coconut pairing with the leafy greens mixed in … tastes way better than a regular protein shake!”

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What Is In The Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake From Ninja Blender?

The Ninja Blender Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake ingredients are:

• kale
• banana
• coconut milk
• chocolate protein powder
• ice

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Health Benefits

Kale – Kale, a very popular cruciferous vegetable, is one of the most nutrient-packed foods you can eat. A single cup contains 200% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin A, 135% of the recommended vitamin C, and 685% of the recommended vitamin K, among many others. Kale also provides very high levels of the powerful anitoxidants quercetin and kaempferol, known to lower blood pressure and reduce inflammation.

Bananas – Bananas are very healthy, readily available, and one of the least expensive fruits you can buy. They have relatively few calories, are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium, are full of potent antioxidants including flavonoids and animes, and are high in dietary fiber. Studies have shown that bananas can improve insulin sensitivity and may improve kidney health.

Coconut Milk – Coconut milk, produced by mixing coconut meat with water, has recently become a popular alternative to traditional cow’s milk. It is highly caloric, but offers significant levels of manganese, copper, iron, magnesium, and selenium. Coconut milk also contains medium-chain triglycerides that have been show to lower LDL cholesterol levels.

Chocolate Whey Protein Powder – Whey protein powder is the most highly studied nutritional supplement readily available, providing great nutritional value and numerous health benefits. In addition to high quality protein, it also contains bioactive peptides called lactokinins. Whey protein powder promotes muscle growth and maintenance, helps lower blood pressure, can lessen the effects of Type 2 diabetes, and reduces inflammation.

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Equipment Needed

A standard blender is all that is required to make this Ninja Blender smoothie. If you are making it for just one person, we recommend using the smaller, single-serve Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker as it is quick to set up and very easy to clean.

If you are making this recipe for more than one person, we recommend a higher-end Ninja Compact Kitchen System blender that can process larger loads more efficiently.

For overnight storage, we recommend using a glass or BPA-free airtight container with a resealable lid.

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How To Make This Smoothie

The Ninja Blender Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake is very easy to make:

• Step 1: Place kale, banana, coconut milk, chocolate protein powder, and ice into a Ninja Blender and secure the lid.
• Step 2: Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
• Step 3: Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
• Step 4: Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.

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Recipe Tips

For ease of use, we recommend peeling and slicing a number of bananas, putting them in a freezer bag, and storing them in your freezer for quick access.

If you don’t have frozen fruit, or simply prefer to use fresh fruit (we totally get that), we recommend adding 1/2 cup of ice to chill your smoothie and give it a pleasing icy texture.

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Similar Tasting Smoothies You Might Like

The following smoothies also pack a power protein punch, blend one up:

• Jamba Juice Protein Berry Workout Smoothie Recipe
• NutriBullet Loco-Cocoa Recovery Smoothie Recipe
• Smoothie King Coffee High Protein Almond Mocha Recipe

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More Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipes

→ If you liked this Choco Nut Butter Protein Shake smoothie recipe, try more of our delicious favorites on our Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipes page.

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Source

NInja Blender: Website

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