Cookies And Cream Protein Shake (Printable)
Creamy cookies-and-cream protein shake with milk, sandwich cookies and frozen banana—ready in 5 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
02 - 1 scoop (30 g) vanilla or cookies and cream flavored protein powder
→ Cookies & Flavor
03 - 2 chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., 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 It:
01 - Add milk, protein powder, 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 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. Serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like dessert in a glass, which makes hitting your protein goals feel effortless and fun.
- Ready in under five minutes with zero cooking, so there is literally no excuse to skip breakfast.
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- Adding protein powder to the milk before the ice prevents those annoying dry clumps that stick to the blender blade.
- Gluten free sandwich cookies exist and work beautifully, so nobody has to miss out on this one.
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- Freeze your bananas in halves inside a zip bag so they are always ready without any cutting or peeling when the craving hits.
- Crushing one cookie for garnish and blending the other whole gives you the best balance of flavor and visual appeal.