Gingerbread Cookie Protein Shake
I wanted to share this recipe I found on Pinterest. It was a great treat while I decorated my tree today listening to Christmas Carols... Merry Christmas everyone!
On the Fourth Day of Christmas My True Love Gave to Me… A Protein Shake That Tasted Just Like a Gingerbread Cookie!!!
I never did meet a cookie I didn’t like…But a ‘cookie’ in the form of a protein packed shake that is as rich and creamy as a milk shake… Well, it may sound too good to be true, but I’ve got good news; it is finally here in the form of this seasonal Dashing Dish protein shake! Enjoy!
Put everything into a blender and blend until creamy consistency is reached! Top with light whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon if desired, and Enjoy!
Ingredients
½ cup Low fat cottage cheese 1
¼ cup Vanilla or plain protein power
½ tsp Cinnamon
¼ tsp Ground ginger (or to taste)
½ tsp Butter extract (or vanilla extract)
½-1 cup Water (Alter this according to desired consistency)
5-10 Ice Cubes (Depending on how thick you like it, use less for thin consistency)
2-4 Stevia packets (or sweetener of choice to taste)
Optional: 1 Tbs low sugar maple syrup or maple extract, ½ tsp xanthan gum, ½ tsp butter extract
1 Cottage cheese may sound strange, but TRUST me… this is what makes the ‘MILKSHAKE’ consistency! Also, if you are sensitive to dairy, you can use tofu to get the same consistency!
2 I use Designer Whey Protein powder. It has 100 calories per scoop. I buy the vanilla flavor because it’s a good base to add whatever flavors you want to make. It is also all natural. You can buy it from Kroger, GNC, Trader Joe’s, Amazon, or Netrition.com.
3 You can get xanthan gum from most grocery stores in the gluten free section! Just a pinch of it makes your shake so thick and creamy!
Nutrition Breakdown
1 Serving
180 Calories
0g Fat
7g Carbohydrate
0g Fiber
4g Sugar
36g Protein
HT 5'1"~HW 224~SW 212~GW 124 VSG 1/12/12
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Sounds delicious ! I also, have never met a cookie that I don't like :)
Merry Christmas
Mandy
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