Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake

If you love chocolate-covered strawberries, but want something healthy and protein-packed, this Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake is for you! It’s rich, creamy, and full of chocolatey goodness, but still light enough for breakfast, post-workout, or a sweet snack. It tastes like dessert—but keeps you full and energized.

Let’s blend it up!

What You’ll Need

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ frozen banana (for natural sweetness and creaminess)
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp almond butter (for richness)
½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

Drizzle of melted dark chocolate
Extra fresh strawberries
Sprinkle of cocoa powder

Pro Tips

Use frozen strawberries! They make the shake extra thick and cold.
Want it extra creamy? Add Greek yogurt or coconut cream.
More chocolate? Use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla.
Like a sweeter shake? Add ½ tbsp honey or a Medjool date.
For a mocha twist, add ½ tsp instant espresso powder.

Tools You’ll Need

Blender
Tall glass
Spoon for drizzling chocolate

Substitutions & Variations

No protein powder? Use ½ cup Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
Nut-free? Swap almond butter for sunflower butter or coconut cream.
Want extra fiber? Add a teaspoon of chia or flaxseeds.

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, chocolate or vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries, cocoa powder, frozen banana, almond butter, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, vibrant frozen strawberries, rich cocoa powder, a sliced frozen banana, smooth almond butter, clear vanilla extract, and ice cubes

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the chocolate strawberry smoothie swirling into a thick, smooth mixture with tiny flecks of strawberries and cocoa visible

Step 3: Pour Into Glass

Drizzle melted chocolate inside the glass, then pour in the smoothie.

melted chocolate being drizzled inside a tall glass, creating smooth, glossy streaks before the thick pink smoothie is poured in.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Top with fresh strawberries, a dusting of cocoa powder, and an extra drizzle of melted chocolate.

a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake topped with a fresh strawberry, a dusting of cocoa powder, and a drizzle of melted dark chocolate.

Leftovers & Storage

Best enjoyed fresh!
If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake is ready! It’s rich, creamy, and full of that classic chocolate-strawberry combo, but totally guilt-free. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍓🍫💛