Banana cocoa whey protein shake

Name: Banana cocoa whey protein shake
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Ingredients: 250 ml milk; 30 g whey protein powder; 1 banana, frozen, sliced; 1 tbsp cocoa powder; 60 g ice; 1 tbsp peanut butter (optional)

Vegetarian

Whey protein blended with milk, a ripe banana and cocoa into a chocolatey, milkshake-like drink with around 35 g of protein per glass.

Banana cocoa whey protein shake is an International shake, ready in about 4 minutes and made with whey protein powder and banana. It serves 1 and is rated beginner to cook.

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Prep: 4 min
Cook: 0 min
Total: 4 min
Serves: 1
Level: Beginner
Calories: 380

Ingredients

1 large glass

250 ml Milk (opens in a new tab)Cold.Swap: Soy milk; Water (Lighter; the shake will be thinner.)Contains milk
30 g Whey protein powder (opens in a new tab)One scoop of unflavoured or chocolate whey; check your brand's scoop size.Contains milk
1 (120 g) Banana (opens in a new tab), frozen, sliced
1 tbsp (5.5 g) Cocoa powder (opens in a new tab)
60 g Ice (opens in a new tab)
1 tbsp (16 g) Peanut butter (opens in a new tab) (optional)Contains peanuts

Equipment

Blender (opens in a new tab)

Method

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Step 1
Pour the milk (opens in a new tab) into the blender (opens in a new tab) first, then add the protein powder (opens in a new tab) and cocoa — powder on top of liquid stops it caking on the bottom.
- 1 min
- Blender (opens in a new tab)
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Step 2
Add the frozen banana (opens in a new tab), peanut butter (opens in a new tab) (if using) and ice, and blend for 30–40 seconds until smooth and frothy.
- 1 min
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Step 3
Pour and drink straight away, or take it in a sealed bottle and shake before drinking.
- 1 min

About this dish

Origin: Not attributed to one place · Origin uncertainA modern gym and home-kitchen drink.Also popular in United States, United Kingdom, Australia
Dish: Breakfast · Snack · Shakes & lassis · Smoothies
Cooking method: Blended, No-cook
Taste: sweet, creamy, rich
Diet: Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · High-protein
All labels
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Lacto-vegetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · No gluten ingredients · Egg-free · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · High-protein · Low-fat · Low-sodium · Calorie-conscious
Without the optional extras: No nut ingredientsWorked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for: Everyday · Portable / lunchbox
Cook more with: Banana · Milk · Cocoa powder
Techniques: Wet grinding · Emulsification

Allergens

Contains: Milkfrom milk, whey protein powder
Contains, can be adapted: Peanutsfrom peanut butter
May contain: Soyfrom whey protein powder

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

380 kcal per serving

Estimated

1 serving ≈ 471 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

Protein 34%
Carbohydrate 44%
Fat 22%

Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
Nutrient	Per serving	Per 100 g*
Energy	380 kcal	81 kcal
Protein	33.9 g	7.2 g
Carbohydrate	44.3 g	9.4 g
Net carbohydrate	38.3 g	8.1 g
Sugars	27.5 g	5.8 g
Added sugars	0 g	0 g
Fibre	6 g	1.3 g
Fat	10 g	2.1 g
Saturated fat	5.6 g	1.2 g
Trans fat	—	—
Cholesterol	31 mg	6 mg
Sodium	161 mg	34 mg
Salt equivalent	0.4 g	0.1 g

Vitamins & minerals per serving

Potassium: 993 mg
Calcium: 450 mg
Iron: 1.5 mg
Magnesium: 144 mg
Vitamin A (RAE): 122 µg
Vitamin C: 10 mg
Vitamin D: 3.3 µg
Vitamin B12: 1.9 µg
Folate (DFE): 48 µg

How these numbers were made

Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
*Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
Optional ingredients are not included: peanut butter.
Ice: Frozen water; same composition as water.
“—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

Blending too long whips whey into a stiff foam; 30–40 seconds is enough.

Common mistakes

Adding the powder first to a dry jug, where it sticks under the blades.

Food safety

Protein powders vary in composition; check the label for allergens and serving size.

Storage

Best fresh; keeps a few hours chilled in a sealed bottle.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added 29 Oct 2026 · Updated 8 Nov 2026

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What the dish is built around

Main ingredient

Milk250 ml · 258 g
Banana, frozen, sliced1 piece · 118 g
Peanut butter (optional)1 tbsp · 16 g

Used in steps 1, 2

Less sweet, dairy-free, caffeine-free or for more people — the original stays as it is.

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