Valio PROfeel Chocolate Protein Shake

HEADNOTE
This is a precise chocolate protein drink built for clarity rather than excess. Milk and milk protein provide body, cocoa gives depth, and a restrained sweetness keeps the finish clean. Served cold, it should be smooth, lightly aerated, and quietly restorative.

RECIPE ESSENTIALS
Dish category: Protein drink
Cuisine or origin: Nordic dairy beverage
Course type: Drink
Yield: 1 serving
Serving size: 330 g
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Difficulty: Easy

EQUIPMENT
Digital scale
Blender
Fine sieve
Chilled serving glass

INGREDIENTS
Milk 260 g
Milk protein 45 g
Cocoa 18 g
Stabilizer 2 g
Flavoring 1 g
Sweetener 3 g
Salt 0.5 g
Vitamin D 0.1 g
Lactase enzyme 0.4 g

METHOD

1. Combine the milk, milk protein, cocoa, stabilizer, flavoring, sweetener, salt, vitamin D, and lactase enzyme in the blender jar.

2. Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds, until the mixture is fully dissolved, uniformly brown, and lightly foamed at the surface.

3. Pass the drink through a fine sieve into a chilled serving glass to remove any undissolved particles and ensure a polished texture.

4. Rest the drink for 1 minute, then serve immediately while cold and smooth.

PLATING AND SERVING
Pour into a chilled glass and present without garnish. The surface should be glossy with a fine foam ring, the body opaque and even, the finish clean and chocolate-forward.

PROFESSIONAL NOTES
Blend only until the powder is fully integrated; overblending can make the drink foamy rather than supple.
A chilled glass sharpens the cocoa and keeps the texture firm and composed.
The sieve is not optional if absolute smoothness is required.