Protein shakes don’t have to just be reserved for your post-workout nutrition — they’re perfect for making a quick, easy, and tasty meal that can be enjoyed at any time of day. Especially when your protein shake tastes ridiculously good like this metabolism boosting double chocolate low carb protein shake. It’s super easy to make as you’ll only need four simple ingredients (plus a bit of ice). Don’t let the simplicity fool you though. Even though this shake only needs a small amount of ingredients, it’s definitely big on offering a ton of flavor. Truthfully, it tastes more like a dessert than anything. Not to worry though as it’s 100% healthy, low carb, and a great way to rev up your metabolism in an incredibly tasty way.

A Protein Shake That Tastes Better Than Dessert

The first source of chocolate that goes into making your shake is a single scoop of chocolate flavored protein powder. When it comes to protein powders, I always recommend our readers go for a whey isolate product.

The second source of chocolate added to complete the double chocolate flavor of this shake is two tablespoons of raw cacao powder. Not does cacao powder contain next to no carbs, but it’s also a rich source of dietary fiber, protein, and healthy fats. On top of that, cacao powder (like all natural cocoa products) contains methylxanthines that provide you with numerous great health benefits. These health benefits extend to everything from neurodegenerative disorders to cardiovascular disease to even helping with increasing insulin sensitivity. (1) And if you’re worried ab