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Cookies and Cream Protein Shake

This cookies and cream protein shake is thick, creamy, and packed with protein for an easy breakfast or satisfying snack.
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword cookies and cream protein powder shake, cookies and cream protein shake, cookies and cream protein smoothie, cookies and cream smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 shake
Calories 185kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1 ½ cups ice (or more as needed to thicken)
  • ½ cup unsweetened vanilla cashew milk, almond milk, or regular milk of choice
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 chocolate graham cracker, crushed
  • Optional garnish: whipped topping, additional graham cracker, or chocolate syrup

Instructions

  • Combine protein powder, ice, milk, and salt in a high speed blender.
    Ingredients for a cookies and cream protein shake in a blender before mixing.
  • Puree until thick and smooth. Add extra milk to thin to reach the desired consistency, or a little extra ice to make it thicker.
    A smoothly blended protein shake before adding the cookie crumbs.
  • Add crushed graham cracker, pulse a few times just to combine, and serve immediately.
    Adding the chocolate graham cracker crumbs to the blender.
  • Garnish with optional toppings and serve immediately.
    Horizontal side shot of a cookies and cream protein shake in a glass with hearts on it.

Notes

  • Vanilla, cookies-and-cream, or cake batter protein powder all work well.
  • Start with less milk and add more as needed.
  • Add more ice for a thicker shake.
  • Use Greek yogurt instead of protein powder if preferred.
  • Chocolate Teddy Grahams or chocolate cookie thins can replace the graham cracker.
  • Plant-based protein powder and non-dairy milks work well for a dairy-free shake.
  • Add frozen banana for extra creaminess.
  • Blend in peanut butter or almond butter for a more filling shake.
  • Enjoy immediately for the best texture.
  • Refrigerate leftovers for up to 24 hours.
  • For purposes of calculating nutritional information, I used Quest Vanilla Milkshake protein powder in this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1shake | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 2mg