Mocha Banana Muscle Shake
The post-gym ritual that finally doesn't punish your gut
SimplyPure Chocochino- — 1 scoop SimplyPure Fermented Yeast Protein — Chocochino (30g)
- — 1 large Frozen banana, sliced before freezing (~120g)
- — 250 ml Unsweetened oat milk (or almond milk)
- — 1 shot Espresso (or 1 tsp instant coffee dissolved in 30 ml hot water, cooled)
- — 1 tbsp Natural almond butter (just almonds + salt)
- — 1 tbsp Raw cacao powder
- — 3–4 Ice cubes
- — Pinch Himalayan pink salt (amplifies chocolate flavour)
Approximate values. Varies with specific brands and ingredient sizes used.
- High-speed blender (Nutribullet, Vitamix, or similar)
- Chilled tall glass (pre-chill in freezer for 3 minutes for best effect)
- Measuring spoons and cup
- Espresso machine, moka pot, or instant coffee + hot water
- If using espresso, pull a fresh shot and allow it to cool to room temperature for 5 minutes. If using instant coffee, dissolve 1 tsp in 30 ml of hot water and cool completely. Adding hot espresso to a cold shake warms it and kills the frothy texture.
- Pour oat milk and the cooled espresso into the blender first. Adding liquid before powder prevents the SimplyPure from clumping at the base of the blender.
- Add SimplyPure Chocochino, raw cacao powder, almond butter, and the pinch of pink salt. Allow to sit for 20 seconds so the powder begins to hydrate before blending.
- Add the frozen banana and ice cubes last — frozen ingredients on top help push everything down into the blades evenly.
- Blend on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth, thick, and frothy on top. If it looks too thick to drink through a straw, add a splash more oat milk and blend for 10 more seconds.
- Pour immediately into a chilled glass. Drink within 10 minutes for the best texture and maximum frothiness.
Pour into a tall chilled glass and serve immediately — the shake will begin to separate and the froth will fall after about 10 minutes. For a café-style presentation, dust a light pinch of cacao powder on top of the froth before serving. If you are having this as a meal replacement rather than a post-workout shake, add 2 tbsp of rolled oats to the blender for an extra 5g of fibre and 4g of carbohydrates to bring the total to approximately 430 kcal — enough to sustain a 3–4 hour energy window.
- ✓ 5.31g BCAA per serving — the primary signal for initiating muscle protein synthesis post-exercise
- ✓ Fermentation pre-digests the protein — zero bloating even in a post-workout sensitive stomach
- ✓ 100% dairy-free and lactose-free — safe for the 60%+ of Indians with lactose sensitivity
- ✓ 6 BCFU probiotics support gut recovery after intense training sessions
- ✓ Zero added sugar — all sweetness from frozen banana and Monk Fruit only
- ✓ No amino spiking — every gram of the 32g protein is fully functional
Branched-chain amino acids — leucine, isoleucine, and valine — are preferentially oxidised during exercise and are the primary signals for initiating muscle protein synthesis post-workout. SimplyPure delivers 5.31g of BCAAs per serve alongside Bromelain from pineapple, a proteolytic enzyme shown in research to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness by breaking down damaged muscle proteins. Consuming complete protein with BCAAs within 30–45 minutes of training optimises the anabolic window for muscle repair and growth, making this shake one of the most targeted recovery tools in the SimplyPure recipe series.
Fermented yeast protein froths beautifully because the fermentation process creates a slightly aerated protein structure. For the richest, creamiest result, always add the powder to liquid first and let it sit for 20 seconds before blending — this gives it time to hydrate evenly without forming dry clumps. Never add dry powder directly onto frozen fruit or ice; it will stick and blend unevenly, leaving gritty patches in your shake.
Best consumed immediately after blending for peak texture, frothiness, and protein bioavailability. If you need to prep ahead, blend everything without the ice and store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 12 hours. Shake or stir vigorously before drinking. Do not add ice when storing — it will dilute the shake as it melts. Do not freeze the finished shake.
- Higher Carbs (Mass Gain): Add 2 tbsp of rolled oats to the blender before blending for an extra ~15g of complex carbohydrates and ~200 kcal, pushing this towards a clean mass-gain shake.
- Indian Desi Twist: Replace almond butter with natural roasted peanut butter (just peanuts + salt) and add a pinch of cardamom — a desi mocha flavour that feels completely at home in an Indian kitchen.
- Nut-Free Version: Swap almond butter for 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter — the same fat and calorie profile with zero nut allergens, making it safe for nut-restricted diets and school athletes.
