Peppermint Protein Shake (Print)
Creamy peppermint and protein blend with almond milk, banana, and optional cocoa—quick, refreshing post-workout fuel.
# 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 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, about 30 to 45 seconds.
03 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness 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 Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like a dessert youd pay eight dollars for but takes roughly five minutes and zero cooking skill.
- The peppermint hits fast and wakes up your palate in a way coffee never quite manages for me.
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- Peppermint extract is not the same as peppermint oil, and confusing the two will result in a drink that tastes like toothpaste.
- Start with a quarter teaspoon of extract if youre nervous and build up, because you can always add more but you cannot take it away.
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- Keep a stash of peeled, halved bananas in a freezer bag so you are never waiting for one to freeze when the craving hits.
- A tiny pinch of salt sounds wrong but makes the peppermint flavor pop in a way that will surprise you.