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Mint Chocolate Protein Shake Recipe

Stop the post–workout hangry monster—and recover faster—with this mint chocolate protein shake recipe that tastes like a mint chocolate cookie. This mint chocolate protein shake can be made with either whey protein that provides 26 grams of easily absorbed protein, or (for you plant–based folks) plant protein that contains 21 grams of pea protein, both of which support muscle growth and repair and help speed recovery. You can’t go wrong either way.

After your workout (within 30 minutes is ideal), use a blender to whip whey or plant protein, low–fat milk (or plant–based milk if you prefer), chocolate chips, and mint extract into a delicious smoothie. Once blended, the chocolate chips give each sip melt–in–your–mouth richness and the peppermint extract (which is usually a blend of peppermint and spearmint essential oils), makes the shake taste cool and refreshing.

Ice helps thicken it, so use more if you want to pretend you’re having a milkshake, less if you want to drink it down fast. Also, if you’re making this shake around the holidays, feel free to swap the mint extract for peppermint extract to give you all those warm festive feelings. And if you love all things peppermint then you’ll also love my vegan thin mints cookies, vegan peppermint patties, peppermint raw vegan bars, vegan peppermint ice cream and vegan peppermint brownies so try those recipes too.

I was a vegetarian most of my life, my transition to veganism began back in 2020. This decision I made for two reasons: I no longer felt comfortable with the environmental impact that consuming animal products of any kind has, or the overall negative health effects on the human body (see table below for detailed nutrition information).

Tips to Make Your Protein Shake More Filling

This mint chocolate protein shake provides the protein and calories your body needs to refuel and support muscle growth and repair micro–trauma after a workout. And, if your next meal is hours away, or you just want to give it extra “oomph” to make it more filling, you can add to the blender one or more of these healthy ingredients:

• ¼ to ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
• ¼ medium ripe avocado
• 1 to 2 tsp. all–natural nut butter
• 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed, hemp seeds, or chopped nuts
• 1 cup raw spinach or chopped kale
• 2 Tbsp. dry old–fashioned rolled oats

Making This Protein Shake In Advance

You can blend this protein shake in advance, but be warned that the mixture will thicken as it rests and may form clumps. Luckily, it takes almost no time at all to make, so even if you’re rushing from your workout to whatever comes after, whipping up this important post–workout nutritional boost will take mere seconds.

Here’s a tasty solution for those who want to prepare this recipe in advance: Omit some or all of the liquid and ice, and blend the protein powder with Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to make a rich pudding. Let the mixture chill in the fridge for at least an hour, then top it with fresh berries (optional) for a post–workout treat.

Protein Shakes and Weight Loss

A post–workout protein shake, like those made with whey or plant protein, can help you with muscle recovery which, in turn, means you can get back to working out sooner and harder. Working out sooner and harder should impact weight loss.

Nutrition Information

Amount Per Serving: 1 shake

Calories: 247	Calories from Fat: 54	% Daily Value*
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	3g	19%
Sodium	321mg	14%
Carbohydrates	21g	7%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	17g	19%
Protein	29g	58%

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Source:
This Mint Chocolate Protein Shake Recipe Is Everything
https://www.openfit.com/mint-chocolate-protein-shake-recipe
Written By: Kirsten Morningstar, Dec 21, 2021