Peppermint Protein Shake (Print)
Cooling peppermint and protein shake for a creamy, energizing boost with almond milk, banana, and optional cocoa.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or preferred dairy or non-dairy milk)
02 - 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
→ Flavor and Add-Ins
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
04 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate variation)
→ Sweetener and Texture
05 - 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjusted to taste)
06 - 1/2 frozen banana
07 - 1/2 cup ice cubes
# How To Make It:
01 - Add the 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 completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust the sweetness level 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 Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like a dessert milkshake but fuels your body like a proper recovery drink.
- The peppermint flavor is genuinely invigorating, not cloying or artificial like store bought alternatives.
02 -
- Peppermint extract is wildly potent and adding more than half a teaspoon on your first try can make the shake taste like toothpaste, so always start small.
- Freezing your banana ahead of time is the single biggest factor in getting that thick, spoonable texture that makes this feel like a real milkshake.
03 -
- Blend the almond milk and protein powder first before adding the frozen ingredients to prevent clumping at the bottom of the pitcher.
- A single drop of vanilla extract alongside the peppermint adds a sweetness and depth that makes people ask what your secret ingredient is.