Description
A nostalgic and indulgent protein shake that combines creamy vanilla, chocolate cookies, and a hint of espresso for a delicious treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups cold milk (dairy, oat, almond, or soy)
- 1 scoop vanilla or cookies-and-cream protein powder
- 4–5 chocolate sandwich cookies (or vegan chocolate wafers), plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 frozen banana (optional for creaminess)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder or 1/4 tsp espresso powder (optional, for depth)
- Pinch of sea salt
- 4–6 ice cubes (optional, for thickness)
- 1–2 tsp maple syrup or honey (optional, for added sweetness)
- Splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your blender jar and glass for five minutes.
- Add milk, protein powder, frozen banana (if using), cocoa or espresso powder, vanilla extract, sea salt, and maple syrup to the blender. Blend briefly to combine.
- Snap or crumble the chocolate sandwich cookies into quarters; reserve one cookie for garnish.
- Add the cookie pieces and ice cubes to the blender. Pulse three to five times; then blend on low for 10–15 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness. Add more ice or banana if needed.
- Pour into a glass, stir in remaining crumbs, and top with reserved cookie and cocoa dust.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
For added crunch, sprinkle some cookie crumbs on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: protein shake, cookies and cream, quick breakfast, healthy snack, indulgent shake
