Who says you can’t eat cookies in the morning? This Cookies & Cream Protein Shake is thick, creamy, and tastes like a milkshake. It’s full of protein and other healthy nutrients that will keep you full and give you energy.
Blend, drink, and enjoy!
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup of milk, either dairy or non-dairy
- One scoop of cookies and cream or vanilla protein powder
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (to make it creamy)
- Two chocolate sandwich cookies, plus one more for the top
- ½ frozen banana (for natural sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of ice cubes
For toppings (not required but tasty!):
- Cookies that have been crushed
- Cream that has been whipped
- A drizzle of chocolate syrup
Things You’ll Need
- Mixing machine
- A tall glass
- Spoon for pouring chocolate syrup
How to do it
- Step 1: Put the ingredients in the blender
Put milk, protein powder, Greek yogurt, chocolate sandwich cookies, a frozen banana, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender. - Step 2: Mix until smooth
Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy. - Step 3: Put in a glass
Put the thick shake in a large glass. - Step 4: Add the garnish and serve.
Add crumbled cookies, whipped cream, and a drizzle of chocolate syrup on top.
Helpful Tips
- Use a banana that has been frozen! It makes the shake much thicker and creamier.
- If you want a stronger flavor, use cookies and cream protein powder instead of vanilla.
- Do you want it without dairy? Try almond, oat, or coconut milk.
- Make it even more special! Put a little bit of chocolate syrup on top.
- Want more crunch? Before serving, mix in some more crumbled cookies.
Changes and Substitutions
- No banana? Use 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower to make it thicker.
- Want more protein? Add 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
- More texture? Add cacao nibs or chocolate chips and mix.
Storing and using leftovers
Best when it’s fresh!
If you make it ahead of time, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and mix it before you drink it.
To finish
That’s all there is to it—your Cookies & Cream Protein Shake is done! It tastes great, is creamy, and is full of cookies, but it also has a lot of protein to keep you going. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Thanks! 🍪🥤✨