Chocolate Orange Protein Shake

If you love the combo of rich chocolate and zesty orange, this Chocolate Orange Protein Shake is about to be your new favorite! It’s thick, creamy, and packed with protein, making it a perfect post-workout refuel or a sweet, guilt-free treat.

Just blend it up and enjoy the perfect balance of decadent chocolate with a fresh citrus kick!

What You’ll Need

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
½ frozen banana (adds natural sweetness)
Juice of ½ an orange
Zest of ½ an orange
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

Extra orange zest
Dark chocolate shavings
Drizzle of honey or maple syrup

Pro Tips

Use fresh orange juice! It makes all the difference in flavor.
Want it extra creamy? Add ½ tbsp Greek yogurt or coconut cream.
For a dairy-free version, use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
Make it sweeter! Add ½ tbsp honey or maple syrup.
More chocolate? Stir in dark chocolate chips before blending.

Tools You’ll Need

Blender
Tall glass
Spoon for mixing toppings

Substitutions & Variations

No banana? Use ½ cup frozen cauliflower for thickness.
More texture? Stir in chopped dark chocolate or cacao nibs.
Want a richer chocolate taste? Use dark chocolate almond milk instead of regular milk.

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, frozen banana, fresh orange juice, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of chocolate protein powder, rich cocoa powder, a sliced frozen banana, fresh orange juice, bright orange zest

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the chocolate orange protein shake swirling into a thick, smooth mixture with tiny flecks of orange zest visible.

Step 3: Pour Into Glass

Pour the thick shake into a tall glass.

a thick, creamy Chocolate Orange Protein Shake being poured from a blender into a tall glass, filling it to the top

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Top with orange zest, dark chocolate shavings, and a slice of fresh orange.

a Chocolate Orange Protein Shake topped with fresh orange zest, a sprinkle of dark chocolate shavings, and a slice of fresh orange on the rim

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 Orange Protein Shake is ready! It’s smooth, rich, and packed with bright citrus flavor, but with a protein boost to keep you going. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍫🍊🥤✨