WW Recipe of the Day: Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake
I love using my Vitamix blender (affiliate link) almost everyday once we move into smoothie and protein shake season, which is long here in the Southwest.
Today I want to share one of my favorite breakfasts of the moment, a chocolate peanut butter banana protein shake. It's a delicious decadent tasting high protein smoothie that keeps me satisfied until lunch.
I've been enjoying them several times a week. Rod's a fan too. Protein shakes are an easy peasy healthy breakfast ready in five minutes or less. Perfect on busy mornings.
Recipe Notes
'Til recently, I made most of my protein shakes and smoothies with yogurt. Lately I've been experimenting with cottage cheese.
If you're a cottage cheese fan, like I am, you'll love it.
If not, I promise, you absolutely don't taste it. Cottage cheese packs a serious protein punch, blends up thick and creamy, and is much less tart than plain Greek yogurt.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Chocolate PB Banana Smoothie?
For even more protein, this yummy chocolate peanut butter banana protein shake also has chocolate protein powder and PB2 Powdered Peanut Butter (affiliate link) a great way to get all the flavor of protein with fewer SmartPoints.
According to my calculations this protein shake has about 299 calories and
6 *SmartPoints (Green plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Blue plan)
6 *SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 *PointsPlus (Old plan)
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I use my Vitamix to make my protein shakes and smoothies which works great. I don't have a Magic Bullet NutriBullet 12-Piece High-Speed Blender/Mixer System (affiliate link), but it seems like a wonderful lower cost portable alternative and is a top seller on Amazon.
And a great tasty way to sneak in a few more servings of fruits and vegetables.
Yummy Protein Shake Recipe Variations
- no cottage cheese - substitute plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- no PB2 (affiliate link) flour - substitute 1 tablespoon peanut butter (3 SmartPoints)
- no frozen bananas - use an unfrozen one and increase the ice a bit (I always have a stash of peeled overripe bananas in the freezer)
- no chocolate protein powder - add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
- thicker - add more ice
- thinner - add more water
This video shows how easy it is to make a low point chocolate banana smoothie:
If you like this protein shake, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly smoothie recipes including Ultimate Chocolate Banana Smoothie Recipes, Carrot Cake Smoothie, Blueberry Peach Protein Shake, Orange Creamsicle Smoothie and Healthy Breakfast Smoothie
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup non-fat cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons PB2 (affiliate link) Peanut Butter Flour (affiliate link)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- ½ frozen banana
- Handful of ice cubes
- Sweetener to taste (I didn't need any because my protein powder has sweetener in it)
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a blender (affiliate link) and process until smooth.
- Use more ice cubes to give the shake a thicker consistency.
- If you like it thinner, use less ice and add more water.
Equipment
Recipe Notes
- no cottage cheese - substitute plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- no PB2 (affiliate link) (affiliate link) flour - substitute 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- no frozen bananas - use an unfrozen one and increase the ice a bit (I always have a stash of peeled overripe bananas in the freezer)
- no chocolate protein powder - add a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder
- thicker - add more ice
- thinner - add more water
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
More Delicious WW Smoothies and Protein Shakes for Breakfast and Beyond:
- Vanilla Bean Protein Frappuccino (DashingDish)
- Healthy Coffee Banana Smoothie (Cookin'Canuck)
- Vanilla Swappuccino Protein Shake (HungryGirl)
- Salted Caramel Protein Mocha Frappuccino (DashingDish)
- Orange Dreamsicle Protein Shake (SkinnyKitchen)
- Spinach & Strawberry Protein Smoothie (SlenderKitchen)
- Chocolate Chunk Protein Shake (DashingDish)
- Pina Banana Colada Smoothie (SkinnyTaste)
- Key Lime Pie Protein Shake (DashingDish)
- Healthy Smoothies (Slender Kitchen)
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A longtime lifetime WW at goal, she is committed to balancing her love of food and desire to stay slim while savoring life and helping others do the same.
She is the author of the Smart Start 28-Day Weight Loss Challenge.
A huge fan of the slow cooker and confessed cookbook addict, when she's not experimenting in the kitchen, you're likely to find Martha on her yoga mat.
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Kathy
Greek yogurt and fresh fruit.
Wennette Pegues
Smoothie of any kind with frozen fruit!
Patricia K
I like PB on a toasted multi grain sandwich thin with sliced banana on top.
Bonita
Lowfat cottage cheese, fruit & a sprinkling of multigrain Cheerios for crunch
Jani
A low fat granola bar with Actimel and a delicious cup of coffee.
Eleanor Morton
Soy & Linseed toast spread with avocado and a poached egg on top.
Dawn G
My go-to breakfast is old fashioned oats microwaved with 1% milk and 1 t brown sugar. Add in a seasonal fruit and I'm happy and satisfied every day!
Love reading all the different breakfast ideas. May venture out of my norm and try a few! Thanks for sharing.
Heather Vaughn
toast with low-fat ricotta, sprinkle of cinnamon and blueberries broiled until berries 'pop'
Sue
My summer go-to breakfast is Greek yogurt w/ fresh berries (blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc)
Ann McCord
I like overnight oats with whatever fresh fruit looks good for summer breakfast. Peaches, strawberries and raspberries are my favorite stir in fruits.
Faye Cosma
2 eggs~ 1 whole plus the white of one egg scrambled and cooked with cooking oil spray
1/2 raisin bagel
Coffee with 1 T of Coffee Mate Creme Brulee creamer
8 Smart points
Sondra
In the summer I like a dish of fresh fruit.
Sandie Belik
My favorite summer time breakfast is a yogurt, piece of cheese and oatmeal with fruit.
Kathy Scholl
I am a breakfast eater. I don't worry too much about the change of seasons, I focus on filling nutritious points-friendly food. I eat either oatmeal or eggs with vegetables. If I am still hungry, I eat some toast with sugar free jelly.
Regina
My favorite summertime breakfast is whole wheat bread toasted with peanut butter, sliced bananas, and sliced fresh strawberries on top. YUMMY!!
Caitlin
My summer breakfast is fruit and a yogurt!
Karen Feldstein
Cottage cheese and pineapple. Light and refreshing with a lot of protein.
Myrna McGee
Cottage cheese with cinnamon, stevia and cantaloupe, blueberries or other fruit
Patti Barry
I like using the Flat Out whole wheat flatbread, smear some mixed PB2 (or peanut butter) on it and roll a banana up in it -- my "banana cigar"! You can also add a sprinkle of granola for some texture.
Kristen Lee
Ezekial bread and almond butter.