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Cookies & Cream Keto Protein Smoothie - Rich, Creamy, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or macadamia milk for extra creaminess)
  • 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk (well-shaken; or use heavy cream if you tolerate dairy)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or cookies-and-cream keto-friendly protein powder (whey isolate, casein, or plant-based)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter (or peanut butter if it fits your plan)
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process for a richer chocolate note)
  • 1–2 teaspoons powdered erythritol/monk fruit blend (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum (optional, for thickness)
  • Pinch of sea salt (boosts flavor)
  • 1 cup ice (more for thicker texture)
  • 2–3 keto “cookie” pieces, crushed (store-bought keto sandwich cookies or homemade almond flour cocoa cookies)
  • Optional add-ins: 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder, 1 tablespoon MCT oil, a few cacao nibs for crunch

Method
 

  1. Chill your liquid base. Use very cold almond milk and coconut milk for a thicker, milkshake-like result. Pop them in the fridge if needed.
  2. Add liquids to the blender first. Pour in almond milk and coconut milk. This helps the blades catch the powders smoothly.
  3. Add dry ingredients and flavor. In go the protein powder, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, salt, and xanthan gum (if using).
  4. Blend briefly to combine. Give it 10–15 seconds just to mix before adding ice.
  5. Add ice and nut butter. Drop in the ice and almond butter. Blend on high for 25–40 seconds, until thick and creamy.
  6. Adjust taste and thickness. Too thin? Add a few more ice cubes or a pinch more xanthan. Too thick? Splash in more almond milk. Adjust sweetness as needed.
  7. Fold in the cookie crunch. Pulse in the crushed keto cookie pieces or cacao nibs 2–3 times so you keep little chunks for texture.
  8. Serve right away. Pour into a chilled glass. Top with a light sprinkle of cocoa powder or a few extra cookie crumbles if you like.