Peppermint Protein Shake (Printable)
Creamy peppermint and protein blended with almond milk and banana for a cool, energizing post-workout drink.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or dairy/non-dairy milk of choice)
02 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
→ Flavor & Add-Ins
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate version)
→ Sweetener & Texture
05 - 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
06 - 1/2 frozen banana
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How-To Steps:
01 - Add almond milk, protein powder, peppermint extract, cocoa powder (if using), honey or maple syrup (if using), frozen banana, and ice cubes to a blender.
02 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness or peppermint intensity as desired by adding more honey, syrup, or extract in small increments.
04 - Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or dark chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It tastes like a Thin Mint cookie in liquid form but packs 18 grams of protein to actually fuel your body.
- Five minutes and a blender are all you need, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
02 -
- Peppermint extract is not the same as peppermint oil, and confusing the two will leave your mouth burning for an hour.
- A room temperature banana will make the shake watery and sad, so always keep a few bananas quartered and frozen in a bag for shake emergencies.
03 -
- Tap the cocoa powder through a small strainer before adding it to prevent clumps that no amount of blending will fully destroy.
- Freeze your almond milk in ice cube trays and use those instead of plain ice for a shake that never gets watered down.