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?!
As you know from some of my previous posts, I’m working with Kohl’s this season to help spread the word about the #MakeYourMove campaign. As I mentioned in my first post, the goal of the Make Your Move program is to show Americans that living well and feeling good can be easy and fun. Getting healthy doesn’t have to be about deprivation or punishment. Instead, let’s lead a balanced and healthier life by doing the things that energize, enliven, and motivate us! We can celebrate delicious foods, find physical activities that bring us joy, and learn to focus more on the important people and moments in our lives.
This Christmas Cookie-inspired 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 Nutribullet 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!
If you’re doubling the recipe to make more than one smoothie at a time, I would recommend using a larger piece of equipment like the Ninja BL660 Professional Blender. A powerful blender like the Nutribullet or my Ninja blender are KEY to creating a perfectly blended, thick, and smooth beverage in just seconds.
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!
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Frosted Sugar Cookie Protein Shake
Prep
Total
Yield 1
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
- 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!
Now it’s Your Turn! How are YOU going to stay fit through the holidays? What’s your favorite way to #MakeYourMove? What are some of your best healthy recipes? Share your ideas and your progress on social media with the hashtag #MakeYourMove, and continue to follow along as I bring you even more inspiration!
Plus, be sure to follow Kohl’s on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter!
Looking for even more delicious ways to stay healthy this season? Try these:
“Hop Through the Holidays” 15-Minute Jump Rope Workout 
This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of Kohl’s.
Oh you had me at sugar cookie! This protein shake sounds SO good, Blair! I love how this is decadent, but healthy. Just perfect!
Gayle @ Pumpkin ‘N Spice recently posted…Glazed Eggnog Donuts
I know, right?! Sugar cookie for breakfast!! 🙂
A protein shake that tastes like a frosted sugar cookie?! I think I will!!
Jen | Baked by an Introvert recently posted…Chocolate Banana Toffee Layer Bars
Yes, Jen…this is one that you’ll want to try!
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!
Bethany @ Athletic Avocado recently posted…Pumpkin Eggnog Latte {Paleo + Vegan}
Hey, Bethany! Definitely try it out — you’ll love it!! 🙂
Oh my goodness, this is one amazing looking shake!! Love the sugar cookie flavor 🙂
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Thanks so much, Rachel!
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!!
Chrissa – Physical Kitchness recently posted…Hardcore HIIT with Weights Workout
Thank you, Chrissa! It’s pretty, and it’s even prettier in your belly! 🙂
OMG, I have to try this. It looks so so good!!
Yes, you DO! I hope that you enjoy, Jackie! 🙂
love that you added oats! that’s genius! thickens nicely!
lindsay recently posted…Gluten Free Honey Baked Ham and Potato Empanadas
Thanks, Lindsay! Yes — it was the first time I’ve tried the oats-in-a-smoothie method and I liked it!! 🙂
ohmygosh this looks amazing! I wouldn’t mind having this for breakfast!
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Thanks, Christine!! 🙂
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.
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! 🙂
Do you know how many calories this is? I’ve made it many times and it’s great!
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!