By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein "Milkshake"

Serves 1

289 cal · 5 min

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein "Milkshake"

Recipe GLPRe042b953c7c116

4.5(1)
Beverage
5 min
289 cal
Servings: 1
No-Cook
SNAP eligible

A rich and creamy chocolate strawberry shake made with frozen fruit, plant-based milk, and cocoa powder. This quick 5-minute treat delivers a satisfying blend of chocolate and berry flavors, perfect as a breakfast or dessert beverage. Naturally sweetened and completely dairy-free, it's an indulgent yet nourishing option for chocolate lovers.

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Ingredients

½ very ripe, large frozen banana

1 tablespoon cacao powder

1 cup nondairy milk (coconut, almond, rice, or soy milk)

Sweetener to taste (stevia, honey, or preferred sweetener)

5 large frozen strawberries

Water (for optional cacao drizzle)

Additional cacao powder (for optional rim)

Cacao nibs or fresh strawberries (for topping)

Directions

  1. Add the frozen banana, cacao powder, nondairy milk, sweetener to taste, and frozen strawberries to a blender. Blend on high speed until completely smooth, about 1–2 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.

  2. If desired, prepare a decorative cacao rim: Mix a small amount of cacao powder with a few drops of water and a pinch of sweetener, then drizzle or paint this mixture inside the glass.

  3. Pour the smooth milkshake into the prepared glass.

  4. Top with cacao nibs, fresh strawberries, or your favorite shake topping. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

This is a straightforward blender drink with ingredients available at any Charlotte grocery chain—banana, strawberries, and nondairy milk are standard at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Walmart, and ALDI. Cacao powder and cacao nibs are stocked at most locations, though specialty natural or organic brands may require a Harris Teeter trip. At roughly $2–2.50 per serving, the cost sits in the mid-range for a smoothie-style meal, driven by fresh fruit and any premium nondairy milk or quality cacao nibs. The stated 5 minutes is honest if your bananas are peeled and strawberries are hulled, though prep bumps it closer to 8 minutes cold. This makes a single serving and drinks don't reheat, so it's strictly same-day; for a family, multiply the batch or make multiple rounds. It's low-fuss and forgiving—perfect for breakfast or a post-workout drink without special technique.

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