Sweetened with a date, this indulgent Snickers Protein Milkshake is thick, creamy, and tastes just like the candy bar! All the chocolate, caramel and peanut flavor in this heavenly concoction with no refined sugars.
Treat yourself this Sunday, or any day if you’re anything like me, to this protein-packed shake for a healthy breakfast, snack or dessert alternative.
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Snickers was one of my favorite candy bars growing up, probably because it was my dad’s #1 choice. Maybe it was in my genes, haha. Well after starting to eat healthy and all of that, I essentially stopped all candy bars. Just the thought of having all that sugar puts me off.
Soo.. I had to find a way to get that same deliciousness that was now only a memory.
So, here’s a protein shake that’s got the chocolate, caramel and peanut: everything that candy bar is known for.
What you need:
- Vanilla Protein Powder: I used Quest Nutrition’s Vanilla, because its a vanilla milkshake flavor, super nice and rich.
- Greek Yogurt: Adds a bit of thickness and extra protein too!
- Peanut Butter: Peanuts are one of the core components of the candy bar so this is the substitute. I used a crunchy peanut butter here; Keeps it more realistic.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Can’t have the classic Snicker’s bar without the chocolate!
- Date: This is the key here. It gives the milkshake the caramel flavor, without all the added sugar and fats. All natural here.
- Vanilla Extract: Don’t ask why, just add it in, it works,
- Unsweetened Almond Milk: The base. A lot lighter than regular milk, but you can sub in a 2% if you’d like.
- Ice Cubes: This make the shake thick. Add more or less for thicker or thinner respectively. If you accidentally add too many, thin it out with some milk.
To make it Vegan and Paleo
- Use a diet compliant protein powder. I’d recommend Orgain‘s Plant Based Vanilla here.
Get 30% off your order with the code HAYLSKITCHEN - Replace Greek Yogurt with Coconut or Almond based yogurt.
To make it dairy free
- Again, replace Greek Yogurt with Coconut or Almond based yogurt.
To make it low-carb/keto
- Drop the date! Tastes amazing as is!
This drink is just so so good. Its the perfect chocolate caramel milkshake/smoothie. I can’t get enough. The only reason I stop at this serving size is because its so filling!
Its one of of my regulars for my mid-evening “meals”, so I can definitely vouch a little extra for how amazing this recipe is.
Yes, they’re full 500 calorie meals for me. Why snack when you can just have a meal right?
Indulgent Date-Sweetened Snickers Protein Milkshake
Ingredients
- ½ scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 15g, , about 2½ Tbsp
- ¼ cup Greek Yogurt, 50g
- 1 Tbsp Peanut Butter
- 2 tsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1 Date*, Pitted and Soft, 24g, Optional
- ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
- ¾ cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1 cup Ice Cubes, about 8, less for a thinner consistency
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Add more ice to make it thicker, or a splash of almond milk to make it thinner.
Notes
- If date is hard, soak in hot water for 10 minutes until softened.
- To keep this low-carb, drop the date.
- Quest Nutrition Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder
- Orgain Organic Protein™ Plant-Based Protein Powder, Vanilla Bean
- Use code HAYLSKITCHEN for 30% off your first order
- Servings: 2 cups | Serving size: 2 cups
- Calories: 279kcal
- Fat: 10.6g | Saturated fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 27.7g | Fiber: 5.2g | Sugar: 18.1g
- Protein: 21.6g
Hey! I'm Haylee
Google Software Engineer
I use my passion for baking (and eating) to create healthy, high-protein, good-for-you and diet-friendly desserts and sweet treats that are actually delicious.
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