Magic and Muscles Power Protein Smoothie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A high-protein smoothie blending banana, peanut butter, and cocoa powder, perfect for muscle recovery and energy. This American-inspired high-protein recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, blends ripe banana, natural peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder into a quick blender drink — a fast breakfast, a pre-workout pour, or an afternoon energy boost, with nothing to wash up but the pitcher. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 1, so it works as a grab-and-go breakfast, a post-gym refuel, or a snack that holds you to the next meal. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Serves 1 American cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 medium ripe banana
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder
1 cup almond milk
1 tsp honey
4-5 ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Peel and break 1 medium ripe banana into chunks and place into a blender.
Step 2: Add 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla protein powder to the blender.
Step 3: Pour in 1 cup almond milk and add 1 tsp honey for a touch of sweetness.
Step 4: Add 4-5 ice cubes, then blend on high speed for 45 seconds until smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately to fuel muscles and energy.