Recipe Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie

you’re trying to lose weight, gain muscle, or even just, you know, stay alive, your body needs protein. Unfortunately, many of us just don’t seem to get enough of that good stuff in our diets. You can solve this problem by trying your hand at creating the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein shake.

Ingredients

-1 large banana (sliced, frozen) 
-3 tbsp cocoa powder (unsweetened) 
-6 oz Greek Yogurt (flavored or unflavored) 
-¾ cup skim milk (or your favorite kind of milk or milk substitute) 
-1 tbsp honey, maple syrup, or agave 
-1 tbsp peanut butter 
-Chocolate syrup (optional)

Procedure

-Place the banana, the cocoa powder, the yogurt, and the milk into a blender. Blend.

-Add the honey and the peanut butter. 

-Blend again.

-You may have to scrape the sides a few times in order to get everything properly mixed. 

-Blend until smooth.

Serve in a tall glass, and drizzle a small amount of chocolate syrup over the top (optional)