Description
If you struggle to keep weight on, try this chocolate protein smoothie for weight gain. In just 5 minutes you'll have a nutrient-dense 650 calorie shake that offers up 38 grams of protein, 52 grams of carbs and 37 grams of fat.
Ingredients
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- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
- 1 tablespoon cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 0.5 - 1 frozen banana (depending on level of sweetness desired)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1-2 handfuls of greens
- 1/2 avocado
Instructions
- Add almond milk to blender.
- Layer on powders, in this case the protein powder, ground flaxseed and cacoa powder.
- Next add the almond butter, avocado and greens.
- Finish with the frozen banana.
- Blend on high for 30-45 seconds. This will vary based on your blender, so blend until you reach your desired consistency.
Notes
The order of ingredients in your blender has a huge impact on the final consistency of your shake. If you want a delicious, frothy shake, you need to understand when to add each ingredient. I put together an infographic to take the guesswork out of it.
