White Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake Recipe (No Banana)
Craving something creamy, refreshing, and packed with protein—without the banana taste? Try this White Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake. It’s thick, smooth, and rich, made without bananas using Greek yogurt, protein powder, and white chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk of choice e.g., oat, almond, soy, or dairy
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or vanilla for sweetness
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese optional for creaminess and extra protein
- 1 scoop vanilla or white chocolate protein powder plant-based or whey
- 2 tbsp white chocolate chips or melted white chocolate high quality recommended
- 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 –2 tsp honey or maple syrup optional; based on protein powder sweetness
- 4 –6 ice cubes
Optional Toppings: whipped cream, crushed peppermint candy, extra white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
Melt White Chocolate (Optional):
- In a microwave or double boiler, melt the white chocolate until smooth. This ensures better blending.
Add Ingredients to Blender:
- In a blender, add milk, yogurt, cottage cheese (if using), protein powder, melted white chocolate, peppermint extract, honey/maple (if needed), and ice cubes.
Blend Until Smooth:
- Blend on high speed for 1 minute until creamy and fully combined.
Adjust to Taste:
- Too thick? Add a splash of milk.
- Too thin? Add a bit more yogurt or ice.
- Not sweet enough? Add more sweetener.
- Too minty? Add more yogurt or chocolate.
Serve and Garnish:
- Pour into a chilled glass and garnish with whipped cream, peppermint pieces, or white chocolate drizzle if desired. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
I hope you give this peppermint white chocolate protein shake a try—especially if you're bored of banana-based drinks. It’s creamy, refreshing, and easy to tweak based on what you like or have at home.