Cookies and Cream Protein Shake (Printable Version)
A rich, creamy cookies-and-cream protein shake made with milk, vanilla protein powder and chocolate sandwich cookies.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup low-fat milk (or dairy-free alternative)
02 - 1 scoop (about 1 oz) vanilla or cookies and cream protein powder
→ Flavor
03 - 2 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreo)
04 - 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (optional, for extra creaminess)
→ Sweetener
05 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (to taste, optional)
→ Add-ins
06 - ½ cup crushed ice
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Add the milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Add the chocolate sandwich cookies and crushed ice to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and add honey or maple syrup if a sweeter shake is desired; blend briefly to combine.
05 - Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like a cookies and cream milkshake from a diner, and nobody believes it has protein powder in it.
- Ready in five minutes flat, which means no excuse to skip breakfast or reach for something regrettable after training.
02 -
- Adding the protein powder before the liquid is a guaranteed way to create lumpy clumps that no amount of blending will fix.
- A half frozen banana changes the entire texture into something thick enough to eat with a spoon, which is a blessing or a problem depending on what you wanted.
03 -
- Break the cookies into rough pieces before blending because whole cookies can jam under the blades and leave you with uneven chunks.
- Always check your protein powder and cookie labels for allergens, since hidden wheat and soy show up in brands you would not expect.