Chocolate Oatmeal Protein Shake

This Chocolate Oat Protein Shake is a quick and satisfying blender recipe to make after a workout or on busy mornings when you need a nutritious and filling meal to power through your day. This shake packs in high-quality protein from Garden of Life Sport Chocolate Whey protein and plenty of fiber from toasted oats, banana and spinach—two key nutrients that help keep you going for hours. The flavor is rich, creamy, and naturally sweet, with a hint of nuttiness from the oats, peanut butter, and flax. Whether you’re refueling after the gym or grabbing breakfast on the go, this shake tastes like a chocolate milkshake and delivers balanced nutrition.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 5 minutes

• ½ cup rolled oats
• 1 scoop Garden of Life Sport Grass-Fed Chocolate Whey Protein
• 1 small frozen banana
• 1 cup loosely packed baby spinach
• 2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
• ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
• Pinch of sea salt    
• Optional garnishes: chocolate syrup and mini chocolate chips      

1. Place the oats in a small, dry skillet set over medium heat. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until they turn golden brown and smell nutty.
2. Transfer the oats to your blender. Add the protein powder, banana, spinach, cocoa powder, peanut butter, flaxseed, milk, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until everything is fully incorporated. If needed, blend in a few splashes of milk for a thinner consistency or a few ice cubes for a thicker shake.
4. Pour into a glass and enjoy right away or take your chocolate oatmeal protein shake to go in a shaker bottle. If desired, drizzle chocolate syrup on the sides of your glass before pouring and sprinkle extra oats and mini chocolate chips on top of your shake.

For 1 shake:

Calories: 302

Total Fat: 11 grams

Saturated Fat: 2 grams

Cholesterol: 0 milligrams

Sodium: 479 milligrams

Total Carbohydrate: 37 grams

Fiber: 9.5 grams

Sugar: 7.5 grams

Added Sugar: 0 grams

Protein: 20 grams