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Cookies and Cream Protein Smoothie
Cookies and Cream Protein Smoothie · ready in 7 min · 2 servings · 390 kcal per serving · very easy · 6 ingredients
A thick blender shake that borrows the cocoa speckled comfort of cookies and cream, built with vanilla protein powder, oats, banana, and cold milk.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 390
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 60 gVanilla protein powder
- 10 gCocoa
- 1Banana, peeled and sliced
- 480 mlMilk, cold
- 40 gOat
- 200 gIce
Equipment
blender, kitchen scale, measuring spoon, spatula, glass, blender jar, spoon
Instructions
- Mise En Place
Gather measured ingredients, a blender, measuring spoons, a scale, a spatula, and 2 chilled glasses before starting. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the blender.
- Load Blender
Add milk, banana, oats, vanilla protein powder, cocoa, and ice to the blender jar in that order to help the blades pull everything down. · 1 min
What to look for: The liquid sits at the bottom and the powders are moistened on top.
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high speed until the oats and ice disappear and the smoothie looks thick, pale cocoa brown, and lightly foamy. · 2 min
What to look for: The mixture is even in color with no visible oat flakes or ice pieces.
- Check Texture
Taste the smoothie, then blend 10 seconds more if cocoa streaks remain or the texture feels gritty. · 1 min
What to look for: The smoothie coats the spoon and tastes creamy rather than powdery.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 chilled glasses and serve immediately while it is thick, cold, and creamy. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is filled with a cold cocoa vanilla smoothie.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 390 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 37 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| of which sugars | 21 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 5 g |
| Sodium | 258 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: milk, gluten
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Serve cold without reheating; shake or blend again after chilling.
Ingredient substitutions
Vanilla protein powder
- Vanilla extract: Gives vanilla aroma but removes most of the protein structure.
Cocoa
- Cinnamon: Changes the drink from cocoa cookie style to warm spice vanilla style.
Banana
- Honey: Adds sweetness but gives a thinner smoothie with less body.
Milk
- Water: Makes the smoothie lighter and less creamy.
Oat
- Banana: Use extra banana for thickness, with a sweeter and fruitier result.
Ice
- Water: Use very cold water for a thinner smoothie.
