Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender
- To ensure the smoothest blend, add your ingredients in a specific order. Start by pouring the unsweetened almond milk into your blender. Next, add the dry powders: the cocoa powder and Paleovalley Protein Powder. Finally, add the solid ingredients, such as the ice. This order helps prevent powders from sticking to the blender jar's sides.
Step 2: Blend Until Smooth
- Secure the lid on your blender and blend on high for approximately 45 to 60 seconds. You are aiming for a completely smooth and uniform consistency. The shake is ready when its color is even and you no longer hear large ice chunks grinding. A smooth vortex forming in the center is a good indicator of a well-blended shake.
Step 3: Taste and Serve
- Before serving, taste the shake to check the sweetness level. Stevia is potent, so it's good to check. If it's not sweet enough, add a small additional splash of stevia and blend for just 5 more seconds to incorporate it. Pour immediately into a glass and enjoy.
Nutrition
Notes
This recipe is optimized for Unflavored Paleovalley Protein Powder; if using a flavored version, adjust or omit cocoa and stevia. For almond milk, unsweetened coconut milk, cashew milk, or even water can be used as substitutes, with coconut milk adding extra creaminess. High-quality stevia or monk fruit is recommended for sweetness.
For best results, use a high-speed blender to achieve a perfectly smooth, non-gritty texture. Always taste and adjust sweetness as you go. If your shake is too thin, add more ice or a quarter of a frozen banana; if too thick, add more almond milk. Under-blending is often the cause of grittiness, so ensure you blend for at least 60 seconds. This shake is ideal as a meal replacement, post-workout recovery drink, or a healthy dessert. While best enjoyed fresh, it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, but be sure to shake well before consuming as separation will occur. Freezing is not recommended.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.