Drink Recipes

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Shake

Millie Pham

If you love chocolate chip cookie dough but want something healthy, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Shake is your dream come true! It’s thick, creamy, and packed with vanilla, chocolate, and buttery flavors—just like real cookie dough, but with extra protein. The best part? No baking, no guilt—just blend and enjoy!

Let’s make it.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • ½ frozen banana (adds natural sweetness)
  • 1 tbsp almond butter (or cashew butter for a true cookie dough flavor)
  • 1 tbsp oat flour (for a dough-like texture)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips
  • ½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

  • Extra mini chocolate chips
  • Whipped cream
  • Drizzle of almond butter

Pro Tips

  1. Use frozen banana! It makes the shake extra thick and creamy.
  2. Want a richer cookie dough flavor? Add ½ tsp butter extract.
  3. For extra protein, blend in ½ cup Greek yogurt or cottage cheese.
  4. No oat flour? Blend 1 tbsp rolled oats into a fine powder.
  5. Dairy-free? Use almond, oat, or coconut milk.

Tools You’ll Need

  • Blender
  • Tall glass
  • Spoon for drizzling almond butter

Substitutions & Variations

  • No banana? Use ½ cup frozen cauliflower for thickness.
  • Want it sweeter? Add ½ tbsp honey or maple syrup.
  • More crunch? Stir in chopped nuts or cacao nibs.

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, almond butter, oat flour, vanilla extract, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a sliced frozen banana, smooth almond butter, fine oat flour, clear vanilla extract, and ice cubes

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the chocolate chip cookie dough protein shake swirling into a thick, smooth mixture with tiny flecks of oat flour and almond butter

Step 3: Stir in Mini Chocolate Chips

Pour the shake into a glass and gently stir in mini chocolate chips.

a creamy vanilla shake being poured into a tall glass, with tiny mini chocolate chips being stirred in with a spoon.

Step 4: Garnish & Serve

Top with extra mini chocolate chips, a drizzle of almond butter, and whipped cream if desired.

 a thick Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Shake topped with whipped cream, a drizzle of almond butter, and a handful of mini chocolate chips

Leftovers & Storage

  • Best enjoyed fresh!
  • If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Shake is ready to enjoy! It’s sweet, creamy, and full of cookie dough flavor, but packed with protein to keep you full. Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍪🥤✨

Hi there! I'm Millie Pham, a devoted brewer and tea lover at heart. As the founder of Bean Leaf Cup, my mission is to share my tea and coffee expertise with you all. I firmly believe that creating a fantastic cup of tea or coffee should be easy for everyone. No matter if you're already a coffee or tea expert or just beginning your journey, I'm here to help you navigate the world of brewing. Welcome aboard!