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Snickerdoodle Keto Protein Smoothie - Cinnamon-Sweet Fuel Without the Sugar Crash

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Unsweetened almond milk (or another low-carb milk alternative)
  • Vanilla or unflavored keto-friendly protein powder (whey isolate, egg white, or plant-based)
  • Almond butter (no added sugar) or cashew butter
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Ground nutmeg (optional, just a pinch)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Sea salt
  • Ice cubes
  • Low-carb sweetener of choice (erythritol, allulose, stevia, or monk fruit)
  • Heavy cream or canned coconut milk (optional for extra creaminess)
  • Collagen peptides (optional for added protein and texture)
  • MCT oil or avocado oil (optional for extra fats)

Method
 

  1. Chill your base. For the thickest texture, use cold almond milk and a generous handful of ice. If you want an ultra-frosty shake, freeze a few almond milk cubes ahead of time.
  2. Add liquids first. Pour 1 cup unsweetened almond milk into the blender. Add 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream or coconut milk if you want it richer.
  3. Layer in the flavor. Add 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder, 1–2 tablespoons almond butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, a tiny pinch of nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt. The salt brightens the cookie flavor.
  4. Sweeten to taste. Add your preferred keto sweetener. Start small (about 1–2 teaspoons granulated erythritol or a few drops of stevia) and adjust after blending.
  5. Optional boosters. For extra satiety and a silky mouthfeel, add 1 teaspoon MCT oil. For joint and skin support, add 1 scoop collagen peptides. Both are optional, but they do improve texture and fullness.
  6. Add the ice. Toss in 1 to 1½ cups of ice cubes. More ice equals a thicker, milkshake-like smoothie.
  7. Blend until smooth. Start low, then move to high for 30–45 seconds. You’re looking for a creamy, even texture with no gritty bits.
  8. Taste and tweak. If it needs more sweetness, add a little more sweetener. If it’s too thick, splash in more almond milk. If you want stronger cinnamon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon more and blend again.
  9. Serve right away. Pour into a chilled glass. For a snickerdoodle finish, dust the top with a little cinnamon and a pinch of granulated keto sweetener.