Oatmeal Cookie Dough Protein Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy oat-based blend with banana, cinnamon, and vanilla protein for a cookie dough-inspired treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Liquid Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
→ Fruit
02 - 1 frozen banana
→ Grains
03 - ⅓ cup rolled oats
→ Protein
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
→ Flavor & Sweeteners
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Add-Ins
08 - 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter)
09 - 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
10 - Pinch of sea salt
→ Ice
11 - ½ cup ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add the almond milk, frozen banana, rolled oats, vanilla protein powder, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond butter, sea salt, and ice cubes to a high-powered blender.
02 - Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible chunks.
03 - Taste the smoothie and adjust as needed. Add more almond milk for a thinner consistency, or additional oats for a thicker texture.
04 - For a cookie-dough texture, pulse in the mini chocolate chips briefly at the end so they remain slightly chunky throughout the blend.
05 - Pour the smoothie into glasses and serve right away for the best flavor and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It solves the eternal problem of wanting dessert for breakfast while still hitting your protein goals before noon.
- The frozen banana does all the heavy lifting for creaminess, so you never need yogurt or heavy additions to get that milkshake texture.
02 -
- If your protein powder is already sweetened, cut the maple syrup in half or you will end up with something cloying by the second sip.
- The texture changes dramatically after about fifteen minutes in the fridge as the oats absorb liquid, so drink it right away or add a little extra milk if saving for later.
03 -
- Let the blender run a full thirty seconds longer than you think necessary, because under blended oats leave a gritty texture that ruins the illusion completely.
- A dash of cinnamon on top of the poured smoothie makes it look like a coffeehouse creation with zero extra effort.