Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake
Cool peppermint and creamy vanilla combine to make this vegan shake a refreshing treat. This protein shake is packed with plant-based protein and nutritious goodness, so you can indulge and stay on track.
This Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake is so fresh, invigorating and yum!
It’s like Christmas in a glass.
Icy
Minty
Creamy
Imagine being kissed by a polar bear, if it were a gentle and sweet polar bear.
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Tips for your Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake
I prefer using frozen bananas and skipping the ice for an even creamier shake. I always keep peeled, sliced bananas in my freezer for a quick add-in to my shakes. They give you a great potassium boost and add natural sugars.
Remember to only use THERAPEUTIC grade peppermint oil. Not all oils are created equal and not all oils are meant to be ingested. If you are in doubt stick with peppermint extract.
In regards to protein powders, I prefer plant-based ones because they are easier to digest and in my opinion better for you (and animals). Over the past few years, I have tried many brands and they have all been fine. I can’t say one was horrible and don’t ever drink it or that one was so exceptionally better than another. I will say that I am currently using Orgain brand and it’s delicious and blends well.
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How to make a Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake
Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of choice) unsweetened
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 banana
- 1 cup ice
- 1 drop peppermint oil – therapeutic grade ONLY or use 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Instructions
- In a blender add all of the ingredients and blend until well combined and frothy.
- Pour into a glass and garnish with a coconut whipped topping and crushed candy canes, if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
If you like the sound of this vegan shake, check out the Shamrock Shake!
These Non-Dairy SMOOTHIES are fantastic, too!
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About Cindy Newland
Hey, I’m Cindy! I used to be morbidly obese! I had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a family history of heart disease and cancer.
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THis looks so good. I’m a huge fan of shakes, but I honestly have never had a peppermint shake, this seems like it would be such a good combination of healthy and tasty.
Thanks! It’s very refreshing!
oh yum! I can totally make this. I love using my peppermint oil in recipes and this looks so tasty. Thanks!
I am on post Christmas diet, but I also work out a lot, a this is a perfect pre or post gym snack. The pepermint oil seems like an interesting addition in terms of health benefits and a flavor.
Now this is a protein shake I can get behind. I love peppermint plus it is so good for digestive problems. I am bookmarking this!
Thanks! Enjoy!
This sounds delicious – I love all things mint so this would be a great flavour for me!
I am not the biggest fan of vanilla but the peppermint might sure reduce the taste a bit. This could make a perfect breakfast!
Feel free to try chocolate protein powder and make it chocolate peppermint 🙂
This is perfect for me babe as I’m doing a shake diet at the min . Thank you for the recipes xx
Perfect timing! Thanks!
This Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake! Sounds so yummy!! Seems so fresh and easy to make, too. Just 5 minutes of preparation… 🙂 I only would need to use a different type of milk because of my almond-intolerance 🙂 I feel motivated to make this shake for myself!
Any plant-based milk will work. Enjoy!
Wow this sounds absolutely delicious!!! I’m sure my boys would absolutely love if I made this for them!
Thanks! I think kids would love it!
Sounds more like a tasty treat than a healthy drink. I would definitely love to try this one out. Plus, the shake looks so pretty, it should have some space in my Instagram.
Healthy can be tasty 🙂 Thanks!
I never thought to add peppermint oil to a smoothie but I must say that it looks very appealing.
Gotta use therapeutic grade, but it is amazing! 1 drop or just dip a toothpick into the oil and then into the shake. So refreshing!
Oh that looks SO good, what a wonderful reward after a work out! I normally use a chocolate protien mix but this sounds a lot more refreshing!
I like to shake it up and have chocolate one day and vanilla the next.
This looks so delicious! I have been wanting to cut back on junk but I am surely addicted to the tastes of the season. What a great answer for me! Thanks so much for sharing!
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
This looks really tasty, and I love your style! Now I can’t stop thinking about receiving a kiss from a polar bear XD
It does put an image in your mind, doesn’t it?!
This is such an easy to follow recipe. I have been trying to lose some ponds now and coming across your page is a blessing. thanks for sharing this, i will try the recipe
Thanks! I hope you enjoy it!
It sounds so yummy and looks delicious! I will try it for sure! 🙂
This vanilla shake is such a mouth watering treat and equally nutritious too. I need to try it quickly.
This looks absolutely yummy, I can’t wait to try it out. This year I’m really focusing on losing weight, whatever it takes.
You can do it!
I love a good smoothie – Peppermint and Vanilla sounds lovely. this would be ideal before my gym workout x
That’s a perfect time!
OMG that looks absolutely delicious. I’m going to get the ingredients and try it this week!
Yay! Enjoy!
This Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Protein Shake looks refreshing and tasty. I really like the flavor of peppermint and banana. Perfect flavor to my taste. I will absolutely try to make if I have a free time.
I love using frozen bananas for smoothies and shakes but never thought of blending a protein powder for that extra dose of energy..Will try this recipe now!
It’s a great way to boost the protein! Enjoy!
This looks so delicious. I love the sound of Christmas in a glass so I might have to give this a try!
wow! another yummy recipe from your kitchen. I will surely give it a try in my home. I love vanilla and if a yummy recipe can relief me from tiredness while I come back to home from office then I am pretty much sure that my vanilla love will see some increase than ever before. Thank you for sharing such a useful and surely tasty recipe with us.
This must be yummy and it’s healthy eating too. My goal for this year is to exercise and eat healthy and this is one of the drinks I’m trying. Thanks for the recipe.
I hope you enjoy it!
This sounds so incredible, I love both of these flavors but to combine them sounds like perfection. I will have to try this as I am trying to eat more healthy. Thank you for sharing!
I love shakes and smoothies so this sound really refreshing and tasty.
I love the idea of peppermint. I havent tried almond milk before and I wonder how it tastes like so definitely I would love to try this! Thanks for another lesson learned!
I think Vanilla Sweetened almond milk tastes like the milk at the bottom of your cereal bowl if you’ve eaten sweet cereal.