How to Make a Chocolate Peanut Butter Milk/Protein Shake With A Vitamix!

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Do you want a tasty, healthy chocolate peanut butter protein shake for breakfast or an indulgent creamy milkshake for dessert? If so, then you need to get yourself a Vitamix blender! 

I never really gave the brand of blender we used any thought, but after we got the Vitamix my eyes were definitely open and not all blenders are made the same that’s for sure! In this post I am going to talk about how easy it is to make the perfect chocolate peanut butter milkshake or protein shake using this blender. It also discusses one of my many favorite Vitamix features, the quick-clean setting which makes cleaning up after making these shakes super easy. No stuck on PB to scrape out of the blender for me!

Protein Shakes… Perfect for Breakfast On The Go!

I started making shakes and smoothies several years ago when my son was young and I needed a quick option for breakfast, with the goal of getting SOMETHING good into him. This method has continued over the years, and I just love sharing shake recipes, especially when I find something yummy that works for kids. This chocolate peanut butter shake works because it’s delicious AND the ingredients are simple! It contains a great deal of protein and that’s one thing my son doesn’t get enough of.

Making A Milk or Protein Shake In the Vitamix

This Chocolate PB shake is so simple to make, and it’s a quick (and tasty) alternative to a sweet treat. It took less than five minutes to make, and an even shorter time to clean up.

I used the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series Blender to make this, and I can’t believe how fun the Vitamix is to use. All you have to do is dump the ingredients in, blend and then you’re done. You’ll have the smoothest shake you’ve ever drank in your life.

Once you make your shake, which literally it will take you longer to add all the ingredients in – it’s time to clean. If you clean it right away you do not have to do ANY scrubbing. The quick-clean function is just that good!

Also, it’s been sitting on my counter and doesn’t take up as much space as I had anticipated. I normally store kitchen appliances (that can be moved) in a cabinet. This has a cord that hides underneath everything a major bonus in my eyes!

Now onto the shake! 

Ingredients for the Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Shake: 

• 1/4 cup of chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 banana
• 1 1/2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups of ice

INGREDIENTS FOR A CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER MILKSHAKE: 

• 1 cup of milk
• 1 banana
• 1/4 cup. peanut butter
• 1 cup of ice
• 2 cups of chocolate ice cream
• 1/4 cup of chocolate protein powder (optional – to sneak in some good stuff)
• Whipped Cream for topping (optional)

How to make Milkshake without ice cream

If you don’t have any ice cream on hand but you’re still craving a milkshake you can get that flavor by using a heavy cream, or a plain coffee creamer with 2 tablespoons of sugar. 

Blend well and you’ll get that same flavor profile. Don’t expect the same thickness of a traditional milkshake though. If you need to substitute chocolate ice cream add in some cocoa powder. 

How to Make a Chocolate PB Shake In The Vitamix

1. Add your ingredients to your Vitamix container. 
2. I place the ingredients in the following order: milk, protein powder, peanut butter, banana and ice when making our morning protein shake.
3. Blend on low, slowly increasing the speed until the mixture is creamy. Enjoy the shake!

Vitamix Self-Clean Feature

When the Vitamix E310 Explorian Series Blender was sent to me, I knew I wanted to put it to the test with a smoothie or shake. When I started making smoothies and shakes a few years ago, the one thing I disliked was adding peanut butter to the container – it didn’t always blend properly and cleaning the jar was not the easiest. 

How To Use The Quick Clean Option On Your Vitamix 

The Vitamix has a self cleaning option. You fill the container up halfway with warm water, add a few drops of dish liquid, and then turn it on (slowly increasing the speed) for a minute. Rinse, and then it’s good as new!

If you notice that the top of your Vitamix still has some shake residue then you can separate the lid into two parts and wash quickly in warm soapy water.  

My favorite thing about the clean up? The peanut butter came off the sides of the container!

The Vitamix is hands down the best mixer for making Milk/Protein Shakes

The Vitamix is hands down the best mixer for making Milk/Protein Shakes. It can blend anything from soups to frozen desserts and everything in-between with ease! I honestly can’t wait to use this more this summer and see what kinds of creations my kids and I can come up with. For fall I want to try making a soup. This summer, though, I’m going to see if I can make pesto or even guacamole in it. It’s durable and easy to clean up – all while making high-quality shakes that taste amazing!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Shake with the Vitamix

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This chocolate peanut butter shake is great because it's delicious AND the ingredients are simple!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 7 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup of chocolate protein powder
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 banana
• 1 1/2 tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups of ice

Instructions

Add your ingredients to your Vitamix container. I placed the ingredients in the following order: milk, protein powder, peanut butter, banana and ice. Blend on low, slowly increasing the speed until the mixture is creamy. Enjoy the shake! 

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