This smoothie is an athlete version of the High-Fibre Chocolate Banana Smoothie, and it’s built for serious fuel — stacked with Greek yogurt, peanut butter, oats, chia, and flax for a thick, protein-rich blend that covers fibre, healthy fats, and complex carbs in one go. Blend it up post-workout or as a calorie-dense breakfast when your training demands more.
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories: 844 cal | Protein: 52g | Carbs: 86g | Fat: 39g | Fibre: 23g
Makes 1 serving. Nutrition calculated using unsweetened almond milk. Substituting 2% dairy milk adds ~80 cal and ~8g protein.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (2%)
- 1 large frozen banana
- 1½ tbsp cacao powder
- 2 tbsp natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flax meal
- ½ scoop chocolate protein powder
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 cup milk of choice
Optional: Use chocolate or vanilla-flavoured Greek yogurt instead of plain to enhance the flavour.
Instructions
1. Blend and Serve
Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend on high for 60–90 seconds until completely smooth — the oats and chia seeds need a little extra time to fully break down. Pour into a large glass or shaker cup and drink immediately.
Dietitian Tips
- Built for high-output days. With 52g of protein and 23g of fibre, this smoothie works well as a post-training meal or a calorie-dense breakfast on hard training days.
- Natural peanut butter is the better choice. Look for a brand with just peanuts (and maybe salt) — skip the ones with added oils or sugar to keep the fat quality high.
- Boost it with dairy milk. Swapping almond milk for 2% dairy bumps calories to ~924 and adds another 8g of protein — ideal if you are in a mass-building phase.
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