Chocolate Breakfast Shake

Let me guess. I had you at chocolate shake and then lost you at silken tofu, am I right? Hear me out—the tofu is a must and will not affect the flavor profile of this amazing breakfast shake at all.

So, why is it a must? Tofu adds a ton of plant-based protein that helps to keep us satisfied until lunch, while also giving the shake a smooth and silky texture that makes this chocolate breakfast shake almost pudding-like in nature.

When I’m in need of something quick, easy, and portable, this breakfast shake is an absolute godsend. It tastes like heaven, keeps me full all morning, and is easy to modify based on what I’m in the mood for.

Craving some fruit? Toss in a handful of strawberries. Want to make it creamier? Jazz it up with a dollop of whipped cream.

This is one of those breakfast recipes that taste like dessert, so you’d never guess that it was actually fantastic for you and you won’t even notice the tofu. Come on, have I ever steered you wrong before?

Try out this tasty chocolate breakfast shake and let me know what you think!

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What You’ll Need

This vegan breakfast shake is a breeze to make, largely due to the fact that I almost always have these ingredients at home. Let’s talk about what you’re going to need to whip up this delicious shake.

• Silken Tofu: For the smoothest, silkiest results, make sure to use silken tofu and not regular tofu. You won’t taste it –I promise– but this goes a long way in helping us achieve the best possible texture for our shake.
• Almond Milk: This is my plant-based milk of choice, but you can use any type of milk you like. Soy, oat, and coconut milk all work great as well.
• Banana: The riper the banana, the sweeter it will be! Keep this in mind when choosing the right one for you. Personally, I like to opt for the ripest banana I can find for my shakes.
• Cocoa Powder: This is where we get the chocolate flavor for our shake. Make sure to opt for unsweetened cocoa powder, as we’ll be sweetening this dish ourselves.
• Vanilla Extract: It might not seem important, but vanilla extract is essential for enhancing the flavors and making this chocolate shake even more delicious.
• Maple Syrup: This is my natural sweetener of choice, but you can use Stevia or honey if preferred.

Breakfast Shake Variations

Want to switch things up? Here are some of my favorite ideas to try:

• Add protein powder. For even more protein in your breakfast, try adding a scoop of your favorite chocolate protein powder to give you an extra boost.
• Add healthy fats. Peanut butter, almond butter, chia seeds, and flax seeds are all great choices.
• Add veggies. Looking for an extra dose of nutrients? Try adding some spinach or steamed cauliflower to the blender—you won’t even taste it!
• Make it anti-inflammatory. Tossing in some turmeric or ginger root is an easy way to add some extra anti-inflammatory properties to this tasty breakfast shake.
• Remove the chocolate. Not a fan of chocolate? I can’t relate. However, don’t worry, this shake tastes fantastic without the cocoa powder too. You can simply leave it out or swap it for a scoop of vanilla protein powder for a vanilla shake.
• Extra creamy: Add in some fresh or frozen avocado for a dose of healthy fats and extra creaminess. 

Best Toppings for Shakes and Smoothies

As delicious as this chocolate breakfast shake tastes by itself, I am a sucker for toppings. You can never go wrong with a classic dollop of whipped cream and some fresh fruit, but there are so many more out there! Here are some of the best shake and smoothie toppings to try:

• Nut butter (almond butter, peanut butter, or sunflower seed butter)
• Whipped cream
• Fresh fruit (strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, or mango)
• Chia seeds
• Homemade granola
• Hemp seeds
• Shot of espresso
• Cacao nibs
• Crushed graham crackers