Coconut Cream Pie Protein Shake
A slice of coconut cream pie in a glass, with light coconut milk and a crushed graham cracker.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 355calories
- 30 gprotein
Coconut cream pie is vanilla custard, coconut, and a crumbly crust. The coconut milk and extract supply the first two, and a graham cracker supplies the crust. Toasted coconut on top finishes it.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ cup light canned coconut milk
- ½ cup 2% milk
- ½ tsp coconut extract
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 graham cracker sheet, crushed
- 1 tbsp unsweetened shredded coconut
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Shake the can of coconut milk and measure it into the blender with the milk.
- Add the protein powder, extracts, ice, and half of the graham cracker.
- Blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Top with the rest of the crushed graham cracker and the toasted coconut.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 355 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 14 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Toast the coconut in a dry pan until it turns light gold, about two minutes.
- Coconut extract is strong. Half a teaspoon is enough.
Swaps and variations
- Use plant protein and coconut beverage for a dairy-free version.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg.
