Cookies and Cream Protein Shake (Print)
Creamy cookies-and-cream protein shake with milk, protein powder and cookies—ready in 5 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Liquid 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 pure vanilla extract
→ Texture & Sweetness
05 - 1/2 frozen banana, optional, for extra creaminess
06 - 1 cup ice cubes
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, for added sweetness
# How To Make It:
01 - Add the milk, protein powder, chocolate sandwich cookies, vanilla extract, frozen banana (if using), ice cubes, and honey or maple syrup (if using) into the jar of a blender.
02 - Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.
03 - Pour the blended shake into a large glass. Garnish with crushed cookie crumbs or a dollop of whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
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- It tastes like a milkshake from a diner but fuels you like a proper post workout meal.
- You probably have every ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now, which means no grocery store run required.
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- Using a frozen banana instead of a fresh one is the difference between a watery mess and a shake that feels like a real treat.
- If your protein powder clumps at the bottom, try blending the milk and powder first before adding everything else.
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- Break the cookies into pieces before blending instead of dropping them in whole, because whole cookies love to jam the blades and make your blender sound angry.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes before pouring, because a cold glass keeps the shake thicker longer and makes the whole experience feel more special.