Creamy and satisfying chocolate Shakeology recipe - a true post workout or afternoon treat. Want more sweetness? Increase the flavor by using cashew milk instead of almond milk or a dash more peppermint.
All you need for a peppermint flavored chocolate Shakeology recipe is a scoop of protein powder, frozen bananas, spinach, creamy non dairy milk and a dash of peppermint extract for added flavor. It tastes like an ice cream milkshake! For more blender breakfasts try my post workout protein fruit smoothie and sweet potato smoothie.
Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: none, just blend
- ⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 1 big shake
- ⚡ Calories: 127kcal plus your protein powder
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Rich chocolate and cool peppermint, creamy like a mint chip milkshake
- ✋ Difficulty: Everything in the blender, blend on high, pour.
Quick Answer
Blend 1 scoop (or one 35g packet) of chocolate Shakeology with 1 ½ cups almond or cashew milk, ½ frozen banana, ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract, ½ cup fresh spinach, 1 teaspoon flax seed and 5 large ice cubes on high until smooth, then serve immediately. Any chocolate protein powder works the same way.
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When it comes to chocolate there is nothing better than the pure indulgence of its super-rich flavors. I think it is pretty awesome to throw that indulgence into a healthy smoothie, what about you? Then the guilt is well... non existent! But there shouldn't really be guilt when eating in moderation and healthy.
My adorable mommy-friend Emily gave me a couple of Shakeology flavored packets to try for after my workouts. She is a Beachbody coach. If you have not heard about Beachbody (and no this is not a sponsored post) it is a proven fitness program based off home workouts, meal plans and a support system to live healthy. In fact I freaking love everything they offer as my husband and I did the program together in the past. I decided to add a few more added nutrients to my protein shake with banana, spinach and peppermint to create another enjoyable treat!
In 2010 my husband and I both did the P90X program. I would wait till my hubby came home and we would work out together every. single. day. for 90 days straight. We got fit for sure and the enjoyable reward was we could not wait to get our juicy yummy sweet orange shake after each workout. Every flavor of the shakes and smoothies would pump your body with a balanced formula of proteins and sugars to rebuild muscles after a workout. And they were so delicious it was my motivation to workout only so I could get that! This chocolate Shakeology recipe is just that.
And then we had kids.
So the workouts became less frequent. But there has to be an enjoyable reward after all that hard work, right? I love smoothies anytime of the day and especially after a good run or yoga session. This chocolate yummy milkshake is blended together to create a perfect full balanced meal. It is packed with vitamins and minerals that help you lose weight, reduce cravings, feel energized and improve digestion and regularity. If you have any questions regarding setting up a fitness program plan, please connect with Emily at My Just Right Life. This is not a sponsored post. All opinions and influences are my own.
Why This Recipe Works
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- Frozen banana is the ice cream. Half a frozen banana plus 5 ice cubes gives the shake its thick milkshake body with no added sugar.
- Peppermint extract turns chocolate into mint chip. Just ¼ teaspoon flavors the whole shake; a dash more if you love peppermint.
- Spinach disappears. A ½ cup blends in completely behind the chocolate, adding vitamins without changing the taste.
- Flax seed adds omegas and fiber for a full balanced meal, not just a treat.
- Cashew milk makes it sweeter. Swapping almond milk for cashew milk is the easy way to increase the sweetness without adding sugar.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- 5 minutes, one blender, and it tastes like an ice cream milkshake.
- A real post workout reward with protein to rebuild muscles after a workout.
- Works with any chocolate protein powder, Shakeology packet or your favorite scoop.
- Sneaks in spinach, banana and flax for a full balanced meal.
- Chocolate for breakfast, in good company with my baked oats and high protein oatmeal.
Key Ingredients
- 1 scoop or one 35g packet of chocolate Shakeology - or any chocolate protein powder you love.
- 1 ½ cups almond milk or cashew milk - cashew milk makes it sweeter and creamier.
- ½ frozen banana - the milkshake thickener; keep a stash ready with my how to freeze bananas guide.
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract - the mint chip flavor.
- ½ cup fresh spinach - invisible behind the chocolate.
- 1 teaspoon flax seed - omegas and fiber.
- 5 large ice cubes - for the frosty milkshake texture.
Full recipe ingredients and measurements are in the recipe card below.
Variations
- Sweeter shake: use cashew milk instead of almond milk, or add a dash more peppermint.
- No Shakeology? Any chocolate protein powder works; a chocolate vegan blend keeps it dairy-free.
- More protein: a spoonful of Greek yogurt or extra flax, the same trick as my protein oatmeal with 31 grams.
- Dessert mode: drizzle the glass with dairy-free chocolate ganache first.
- Green start instead: on non-chocolate days I reach for my green machine juice or chia water.
How to Make a Chocolate Shakeology Shake
1Add the almond milk, Shakeology or protein powder, frozen banana, peppermint extract, spinach, flax seed and ice cubes to a blender.
2Blend all ingredients on high until smooth and blended. Serve immediately.
As always, be sure to check out the full recipe details in the recipe card below.
Expert Tips
- Freeze bananas ahead. Peel and freeze ripe bananas in halves so the shake is always 5 minutes away.
- Blend on high until fully smooth so the spinach disappears completely.
- Serve immediately. The frosty milkshake texture softens as the ice melts.
- Go easy on the peppermint. Start with ¼ teaspoon; extract is strong, and you can always add a dash more.
- Make it a meal. The banana, spinach and flax turn a protein shake into a full balanced breakfast or afternoon treat.
- Hydrate the rest of the day with detox water in the fridge.
Serving Ideas
Pour it into a tall mason jar with a sprig of mint after a workout, or split it into two small glasses for an afternoon chocolate fix with the kids. It is my reward after a good run or yoga session, and on slower mornings it trades places with a creamy orange and fig smoothie, a batch of no-bake protein balls, or a bowl of yogurt topped with chocolate granola.
Chocolate Shakeology FAQs
Yes. Any chocolate protein powder works the same way, one scoop blended with the almond milk, frozen banana, peppermint, spinach, flax and ice. A vegan chocolate blend keeps it fully dairy-free.
Like a mint chip ice cream milkshake. The chocolate and ¼ teaspoon of peppermint extract dominate; the spinach is invisible behind them.
No. A ½ cup of fresh spinach blends in completely behind the chocolate and peppermint, adding vitamins and minerals without changing the flavor.
It is blended to be a full balanced meal: protein from the powder, potassium and natural sweetness from the banana, omegas and fiber from the flax, and greens from the spinach.
Use cashew milk instead of almond milk, use a whole frozen banana instead of a half, or add a dash more peppermint extract.
The frozen banana plus 5 large ice cubes is what makes it thick and frosty like a milkshake. A room temperature banana makes a thinner, less creamy shake.
Creamy Chocolate Peppermint Shakeology Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 scoop or 1 35g packet of Chocolate Shakeology
- 1.5 cups Almond milk or Cashew milk
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ cup fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon flax seed
- 5 large ice cubs
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients in a blender on high until smooth and blended. Serve immediately.
Rohani Bains says
You can definitely taste the peppermint and chocolate for the perfect amount
Danielle Fahrenkrug says
Thank you so much for the rating and glad you like this- it is like a dreamy chocolate shake for sure!