Oatmeal Cookie Dough Protein Smoothie (Printable Version)
A creamy, protein-packed smoothie blending oats, banana, and almond butter into cookie dough bliss.
# What You Need:
→ Liquid Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 frozen banana
→ Grains
03 - 1/3 cup rolled oats
→ Protein
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
→ Flavor & Sweeteners
05 - 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - 1/2 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 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# Directions:
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-speed blender.
02 - Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
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.
05 - Pour into glasses and enjoy right away while cold and fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It honestly tastes like you blended up cookie dough but you get 16 grams of protein and zero guilt in return.
- The whole thing comes together in under five minutes which is faster than convincing yourself to go to the gym.
02 -
- A fresh banana will leave you with a thin, sad smoothie so freeze your bananas ahead of time and keep a stash ready in a bag.
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness so taste before adding the maple syrup and adjust accordingly.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas already peeled and broken in half to save your blender and your patience on busy mornings.
- Using cashew butter instead of almond butter creates an even richer, more dessert-like smoothie that feels genuinely indulgent.