Peppermint Protein Shake (Print Version)
Cool peppermint and protein blended with almond milk and banana for a creamy, energizing beverage.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or 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 variation)
→ 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 Prepare:
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 completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness or peppermint intensity as desired, then blend briefly to incorporate any additions.
04 - Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh mint leaves or dark chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The peppermint flavor is shockingly refreshing and makes a basic protein shake feel like a treat from a coffee shop.
- It comes together in under five minutes with ingredients you probably already have hiding in your pantry.
02 -
- Peppermint extract is potent and using too much will make your shake taste like you blended mouthwash, so always start with a quarter teaspoon and build up.
- A frozen banana is nonnegotiable for the best texture because a fresh banana will leave the shake watery and thin instead of thick and luscious.
03 -
- If your protein powder is already sweetened, skip the honey or maple syrup entirely and let the peppermint carry the flavor on its own.
- A tiny pinch of salt blended in at the end makes the mint and chocolate flavors pop in a way that will surprise you every single time.