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Cookies & Cream Protein Smoothie - Creamy, Satisfying, and Easy

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop vanilla or cookies & cream protein powder
  • 1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (dairy, almond, oat, or soy)
  • 1 frozen ripe banana (cut into chunks)
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (or cottage cheese for extra creaminess)
  • 2–3 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed (plus 1 extra for garnish, optional)
  • 1–2 teaspoons cacao nibs or mini chocolate chips (optional, for texture)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Handful of ice (optional, for a thicker texture)
  • Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or a few drops of stevia), optional

Method
 

  1. Prep your blender: Add the milk first. This helps the blades catch everything and blend smoothly.
  2. Layer in the base: Add the protein powder, frozen banana chunks, and Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
  3. Flavor it up: Add vanilla extract and a small pinch of salt. The salt sharpens the chocolate-cookie flavor.
  4. Blend until smooth: Start on low, then move to high for 30–45 seconds. If it’s too thick, add a splash more milk. If it’s too thin, add a few ice cubes or another banana chunk.
  5. Add the cookies: Toss in the crushed sandwich cookies and pulse 2–3 times. You want speckles and small bits, not total dust.
  6. Taste and adjust: If you want it sweeter, add a touch of honey or your preferred sweetener and blend briefly.
  7. Serve: Pour into a tall glass. Top with extra cookie crumbs or cacao nibs if you like some crunch.