Cookies and Cream Protein Smoothie
This thick and creamy protein shake tastes like a decadent milkshake but is packed with high-quality protein and fiber. It uses dark cocoa and vanilla to recreate the classic sandwich cookie flavor without the excess sugar.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 scoop Vanilla Whey Protein Powder or plant-based equivalent
- 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk chilled
- 0.5 cup Low-fat Greek Yogurt plain or vanilla
- 1 tbsp Dark Cocoa Powder unsweetened
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 frozen Banana sliced before freezing for easier blending
- 2 tsp Cacao Nibs for the 'cookie' crunch
- 0.5 cup Ice Cubes optional for extra thickness
Notes
For a lower-carb version, replace the frozen banana with 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower rice and 2-3 drops of liquid stevia. To make ahead, blend everything except the cacao nibs and store in an airtight thermos for up to 4 hours; stir in the nibs just before drinking to maintain their crunch. This recipe can be made vegan by using soy or pea protein and dairy-free yogurt.