Cookies And Cream Protein Shake (Print Version)
Indulgent cookies-and-cream protein shake with milk, protein powder and sandwich cookies—ready in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened plant-based)
02 - 1 scoop vanilla or cookies and cream flavored protein powder (about 30 g)
→ 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 It:
01 - Add milk, protein powder, cookies, vanilla extract, frozen banana if using, ice cubes, and sweetener if using to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the shake into a large glass, garnish with crushed cookie crumbs or whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It legitimately tastes like cookies and cream ice cream but packs 22 grams of protein per glass.
- You probably have every single ingredient sitting in your kitchen right now.
02 -
- Blending too long warms the shake and kills that thick creamy texture you are after so keep it under a minute.
- Freezing your banana ahead of time makes a massive difference in thickness compared to a fresh one.
03 -
- Crumble one extra cookie by hand over the top right before serving for a crunchy contrast to the smooth shake.
- Chill your glass in the freezer for five minutes beforehand because a cold glass keeps the shake thicker for longer.