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2 Ways to Make 17 Grams of Protein Taste Like Dessert

Enjoy a cookies-and-cream-inspired shake or treat with no added sugar using a blender or Ninja CREAMi machine.

Glass of cookies and cream shake.

Using a Ninja CREAMi

Makes 2 servings •  Prep time 5 minutes •  Cook time 0 minutes

  • 12 oz. milk
  • 1 serving LTH Flex Whey Isolate in Cookies and Cream flavor
  • 1 tbs. black cocoa
  • 2 tsp. stevia
  • 1 tbs. cacao nibs
  1. In a bowl, mix the milk with the protein powder, and then whisk in the black cocoa and stevia.
  2. Pour the mixture into a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Freeze it on a flat, level surface for 24 hours.
  3. Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja CREAMi machine. Select the “lite ice cream” setting. If the texture is crumbly after spinning, add an additional 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, then use the “re-spin” function until smooth. (Note: If you’re using a plant-based milk, opt for a higher-fat option and you will likely need to re-spin two to three times.)
  4. Once the mixture is creamy in texture, incorporate the cacao nibs using the “mix-in” function. (Avoid adding mix-ins before initially freezing to prevent uneven texture.)
  5. Scoop immediately or refreeze for later. If consuming later and it has hardened in the freezer, use the “re-spin” function to restore creaminess.

Nutrition per serving (when using whole milk): Calories: 214 | Fat: 9.5g | Protein: 17g | Carbs: 15g

Using a Blender

Makes 2 servings •  Prep time 5 minutes •  Cook time 0 minutes

  • 8 to 10 oz. milk
  • 1 tbs. black cocoa
  • 2 tsp. stevia
  • 1 serving LTH Flex Whey Isolate in Cookies and Cream flavor
  • 6 to 7 ice cubes
  • 1 tbs. cacao nibs
  1. Add all ingredients except for the cacao nibs to a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Poor into a glass and top with cacao nibs.

Nutrition per serving (when using whole milk): Calories: 214 | Fat: 9.5g | Protein: 17g | Carbs: 15g

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