Oreo Protein Shake (Cookies & Cream)

There is no better feeling than the moment you realize that an Oreo milkshake can be healthy. Meet your sweet tooth's new secret weapon: the Oreo protein shake.

With 21 g of protein and 195 calories per serving, this cookies and cream protein shake is is packed with protein and rich Oreo flavor that make for a no-guilt and delicious treat.

The secret to transforming your everyday protein shake into a thick milkshake is adding chia seeds that have been blended into a powder. You will not believe how smooth the texture is.

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Ingredients

• Chia seeds
• Vanilla protein powder
• Oreos
• Chilled milk
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Water
• Ice cubes (optional if serving immediately)

See recipe card for quantities.

Ingredient Tips

• Use your favorite protein powder whether it's whey or plant based. We use Optimum Nutrition's Gold Standard protein powder for the nutritional estimates.
• We find protein powders with guar gum improve the texture of the shake.
• These shakes are delicious with any type of milk. We use protein almond milk in the nutritional estimate, but use whatever milk you like the most.
• We prefer unsweetened Greek yogurt and it's thickness helps create the milkshake consistency. If you are dairy-free, some coconut yogurts have a strong coconut flavor which can impact the overall taste.

Instructions

1. Add the dry chia seeds to a high-speed blender. Blend for about 30 seconds or until they turn into a powder.
2. Scrape the sides of the blender down with a rubber spatula before adding the rest of the ingredients. This ensures you get an even blend.
3. Add the protein powder, milk, Greek yogurt, water and broken Oreos (loosely break the Oreos by hand as you add them in).
4. Stir the mixture with the rubber spatula by hand before blending to make sure the chia powder gets evenly dispersed. Throw in a few ice cubes if you are serving immediately to make sure it's cold.
5. Blend all ingredients for about 30 seconds.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Blending Tips

• The secret to a smooth chia texture is either blending or grinding the chia seeds into a fine powder before blending the shake. This makes all the difference in getting a milkshake texture.
• The other benefit of turning the chia seeds into a powder is that research suggests the nutrients in chia seeds, like omega-3s, are more readily absorbed when they are ingested as a powder.

Substitutions

• If you can't blend the chia seeds into a powder, we recommend omitting them and replacing the water with more milk. Using milk will enhance the creamy texture if you don't use chia seeds.
• Gluten free - Use gluten-free Oreos and ensure your milk and yogurt are gluten-free.
• Vegan - Use plant based protein powder, milk, and yogurt. Classic Oreos are vegan, if you are using a different flavor, ensure your Oreo flavor is also vegan. Check out this article for a list of vegan friendly Oreos.
• Dairy-free - Use a dairy-free milk and yogurt. Some dairy-free yogurts are thinner than Greek yogurt. You may want to add an extra teaspoon of chia seeds if you want a thicker milkshake consistency and you are using a non-Greek style yogurt.

Variations

• Make it a dessert - Add more Oreos or a banana to dial up the sweetness. This is our go-to shake when we're craving ice cream. We add a layer of chocolate syrup to the bottom of the cup (that way you get a hit of chocolate with every slurp) and top it with crushed Oreos. It always hits the spot.
• More protein - Swap the water for milk to sneak in a few more grams of protein.
• Fewer calories - Scrape the Oreo cookie cream off the cookies before adding them to the shake. This alone reduces the calories by 18% (36 calories) per shake without compromising the classic Oreo taste you are craving.
• Thick or thin - The blended chia seeds make this a thick milkshake. Add ½ cup of water or milk if you want a thinner protein shake consistency.
• Flavors - Change up the flavor by using chocolate protein powder or cookies and cream protein powder instead of vanilla.

Equipment

• High-speed blenders work best to create a chia powder, and depending on your blender, it may work for even small amounts, like 1 tablespoon in our recipe.
  • We use the Nutribullet 1200W blender and can evenly blend 1 tablespoon of chia seeds into a powder.
• Standard blenders may not evenly blend small amounts of chia seeds (< 1 cup) into a powder, so you might be better off using a coffee grinder for smaller amounts.
• If your blender doesn't work for smaller amounts, you can also blend 1 cup of chia seeds with a standard blender to make a powder and then store the left over powder in an air tight container.
  • If you make a larger batch of chia powder, be sure to measure the chia powder by weight.
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds = 14 g, so use 14 g of chia powder in your pudding.

Storage

Make ahead - The texture develops when chilled, so the shake will become thicker if you make this ahead of time.

Storing - You can store this in the fridge for up to 3 days if you want to sneak a treat more than once.

FAQ

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Oreo protein shakes are the perfect go-to treat when your craving for ice cream or a calorie busting dessert is peaking. Depending on the level of sweet tooth you are trying to fix, you can easily dial the sweetness up or down.

Keep a shake on hand in the fridge since they are good for up to 3 days and sneak a couple spoonful's of it instead of reaching for your secret chocolate stash.

So get blending! And don't forget to leave us a rating and a comment when you try it. We love your stories and sharing the experience of cooking and eating feel-good food with you.

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