Cookies And Cream Protein Shake (Printable Version)
Creamy cookies-and-cream protein shake with milk, chocolate sandwich cookies, vanilla protein powder and banana.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
02 - 1 scoop (about 30 g) vanilla or cookies and cream flavored protein powder
→ Cookies & Flavor
03 - 2 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo-style)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Texture & Sweetness
05 - 1/2 frozen banana (optional, for creaminess)
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)
# How To Make:
01 - Add milk, protein powder, chocolate sandwich cookies, vanilla extract, frozen banana if using, ice cubes, and honey or maple syrup if using to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
03 - Pour the shake into a large glass. Garnish with crushed cookie crumbs or a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like a dessert milkshake but fuels your body like a proper post workout recovery meal.
- The frozen banana trick makes it impossibly creamy without needing heavy dairy or extra fat.
02 -
- Do not skip freezing the banana if you want that thick diner style consistency because a fresh banana makes it watery.
- Blend the full forty five seconds because underblending leaves gritty cookie pieces that ruin the smooth experience.
03 -
- Crush one cookie into the shake and save the second one for crumbling on top so every sip has that crunch.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes before pouring because a cold glass keeps the shake thick longer.