Indulge in a sweet, thick, and creamy smoothie that only tastes decadent! With all of the flavors of your favorite seasonal treat, this Frosted Sugar Cookie Protein Shake is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack to keep you fit and trim through the holidays!
At this point it's probably pretty obvious that I love to find healthier ways to enjoy the flavors that I love -- especially with a seasonal twist! Part-milkshake and part-cookie, this high protein smoothie is the best of all worlds!
Do you want to know my secrets to making a healthy breakfast that's so thick and creamy it's best eaten with a spoon?!
This frosted sugar cookie protein shake is the perfect example of a nutritious way to enjoy the flavors of the holidays without derailing your fitness goals. Thanks to help from my blender and a few wholesome ingredients, the rich, smooth shake is ready in a matter of minutes!
Just place everything in the cup, blend, and GO!
The Secret To Making A Frosted Sugar Cookie Protein Shake
In addition to the powerhouse blenders that I use, my other two secrets for a cookie-like shake are raw oats and butter flavoring! That's right -- raw oats are pureed right into the drink, giving it a thicker, chewier, and more dough-like consistency. Plus, the addition of whole grains gives the smoothie more staying power to keep your energy levels high and your cravings at bay!
The Butter Flavor, which can be found near the vanilla extract on the baking aisle of your grocery store, gives the smoothie that rich, buttery taste that you would expect in a traditional cookie. Trust me, friends -- this is SUCH a tasty way to start (or end) your day -- guilt free!
More delicious protein shakes that you might enjoy:
- Peppermint Nog Protein Shake
- Upside Down Pineapple Cake Protein Shake
- Cookies and Cream Protein Shake
- Salted Caramel Mocha Protein Shake
Frosted Sugar Cookie Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice)
- ¼ cup uncooked raw oats
- ¼ teaspoon imitation butter flavor (found next to the vanilla extract on the baking aisle)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (such as Quest Nutrition protein powder)
- 2 cups ice
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: garnish with whipped topping and sprinkles
Instructions
- Place ingredients in blender and mix until smooth. Garnish with optional toppings and serve!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
Oh you had me at sugar cookie! This protein shake sounds SO good, Blair! I love how this is decadent, but healthy. Just perfect!
Blair
I know, right?! Sugar cookie for breakfast!! 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert
A protein shake that tastes like a frosted sugar cookie?! I think I will!!
Blair
Yes, Jen...this is one that you'll want to try!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado
Uhhh holy goodness!! I would gladly eat this for breakfast if it means Im getting in a good amount of protein and it tastes like cookies! Using butter extract is a fantastic idea! Never thought of it!
Blair
Hey, Bethany! Definitely try it out -- you'll love it!! 🙂
Rachel @ Bakerita
Oh my goodness, this is one amazing looking shake!! Love the sugar cookie flavor 🙂
Blair
Thanks so much, Rachel!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness
WOW this photo looks like it should be on a Christmas card!!! Amazing. This smoothie is right up my ally. I typically eat eggs and kale for breakfast but there is something about the holidays that just makes me CRAVE something sweet right away in the am!!
Blair
Thank you, Chrissa! It's pretty, and it's even prettier in your belly! 🙂
Jackie
OMG, I have to try this. It looks so so good!!
Blair
Yes, you DO! I hope that you enjoy, Jackie! 🙂
lindsay
love that you added oats! that's genius! thickens nicely!
Blair
Thanks, Lindsay! Yes -- it was the first time I've tried the oats-in-a-smoothie method and I liked it!! 🙂
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf
ohmygosh this looks amazing! I wouldn't mind having this for breakfast!
Blair
Thanks, Christine!! 🙂
Teresa
This sounds wonderful! If I was going to used unflavored protein powder, what would I need to add? More vanilla, sweetener of choice? I know I could just play with it, but I thought I'd get your input, since you have experience and I do not, lol.
Blair
Hi, Teresa! That's a good question! I haven't ever bought unflavored protein powder, so I'm certainly no expert! BUT, I would definitely add a bit more vanilla extract (start with about 1/4 teaspoon more), as well as sweetener of some sort. My protein powder is actually really sweet, so you'll want to use a decent amount of honey, sugar, stevia, whatever you prefer. I would just add it slowly (maybe 1 teaspoon at a time), blend a little bit, and see how it tastes. You can always add more at the end if it's not sweet enough! 🙂
Robin
I just made this today. You basically need to use the whipped topping,otherwise there's absolutely no sweetener taste in it at all. I'm new to protein powder,so I wasn't aware. I'll need to make it again sometime,with the topping.
Latasha
Do you know how many calories this is? I've made it many times and it's great!
Blair
Hey, Latasha! I just added a nutrition panel so that you can see the full details. Hope that helps! It's about 211 calories for the entire recipe. I calculated that using the protein powder that I typically use, which is Quest Nutrition's Vanilla Milkshake flavor -- it has 100 calories per serving. Enjoy!
Raquel Richards
Good morning
Amazing recipe but I'm wondering if it has protein powder how is it only 4g of protein for the total?
Blair
Hey, Raquel! Thanks for catching that mistake! The nutrition panel is automatically generated by the recipe card, so it's not always 100% accurate. Clearly this is wrong! I'll manually update it right now. 🙂