Description
This refreshing peppermint protein shake is creamy, delicious, and packed with protein. It’s the perfect healthy treat or post-workout fuel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract (start small!)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (or frozen milk cubes for thicker shake)
- Optional: Handful of baby spinach
- Optional: Sweetener to taste (liquid stevia, maple syrup, 1 pitted date)
- Optional: Mini chocolate chips or cocoa powder
Instructions
- 1. Gather Ingredients: Have all your measured ingredients and a high-speed blender ready.
- 2. Add Liquids First: Pour your chosen milk base into the blender.
- 3. Layer Dry Ingredients: Add protein powder, peppermint extract, optional spinach, and any sweetener. Top with ice.
- 4. Blend Until Smooth: Blend on low, then high, for 30-60 seconds until perfectly creamy and smooth.
- 5. Taste & Adjust: Sample and adjust sweetness or peppermint intensity as needed. Blend briefly again.
- 6. Serve Immediately: Pour into a glass and enjoy your refreshing Peppermint Protein Shake!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins