Shake up your dessert routine, and try our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Milkshake for a rich and creamy treat that’s packed with nutrition. Featuring 20 grams of complete protein, gut-friendly probiotics, and 5 grams of creatine from Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir in the recipe, this protein milkshake helps fuel your day — not weigh you down.

We blended Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir with banana, chocolate, and peanut butter for a protein-packed take on a classic dessert shake. Unlike sugar-laden milkshake recipes, ours is free of added sugars and artificial ingredients, allowing you to indulge in a decadent chocolate peanut butter shake for a healthier, tastier way to get your protein in for the day. That’s all thanks to Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir that’s made with our signature kefir cultures, along with whey protein and 5 grams of creatine monohydrate to support post-workout recovery, cognitive health, metabolic health, gut health, and muscle function.
Even better, Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir is lactose-free and gluten-free for optimal digestion, which makes it a gut-healthy choice to mind your macros and for on-the-go nutrition. Or, use it at home as the star ingredient in single serving protein recipes like this one for endless, fun, and healthy creations.
Now, it’s easier than ever to hit your protein goals and treat yourself without the post-shake bloat, all thanks to Lifeway.

Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir: Combining the Benefits of Lifeway Kefir with Whey Protein and Creatine
With 5 grams of research-backed creatine monohydrate and no added sugar, Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir contains a trio of protein, probiotics, and performance-supporting creatine to give you the functional nutrition you want, even when on-the-go. Enjoy it any time of day, such as pre or post-workout, while running errands, or whenever you want full body support without sacrifices. Choose between vanilla, strawberry banana, and mixed berry flavors made with only non-GMO, natural ingredients that are also lactose-free and gluten-free for optimal digestion and gut health support.
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Prep Time: 5-10 mins Servings: 1Ingredients
Milkshake:
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle of Vanilla Muscle Mates
- 1 1/2 cups frozen banana slices -- about 1 large banana
- *or 1 cup frozen banana slices + 1/2 cup ice
- 2 tbsp. natural, unsweetened peanut butter (we used creamy)
- 1 -2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
Garnishes:
- 1 tbsp. natural, unsweetened peanut butter (we used creamy)
- 1-2 tbsp. sugar-free chocolate syrup
- 1 tbsp. crushed peanuts
Directions
- Add Lifeway Muscle Mates Kefir, frozen banana, peanut butter, and cocoa powder to a blender, and blend until smooth and creamy.
- For a fun garnish, spread some peanut butter onto the rim of a glass, and then dip it into some crushed peanuts to coat. Add a drizzle of chocolate syrup inside of the rim of the glass.
- Pour the milkshake into the glass, and enjoy!
