Maple Vanilla Oat Shake
A warm-tasting shake of maple, oats, and vanilla for a cold morning.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 425calories
- 36 gprotein
Maple and oats are a natural breakfast pairing. This shake tastes like a bowl of maple oatmeal, served cold and drinkable. Walnuts on top add crunch, and a pinch of salt keeps the maple from tasting flat.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Add the milk and oats to the blender and let them soften for two minutes.
- Add the protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 60 seconds.
- Top with chopped walnuts.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 425 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Fat | 13 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, tree nuts, gluten (oats or wheat).
Tips
- Use real maple syrup. Pancake syrup tastes artificial in a shake.
- A pinch of salt makes the maple flavor stronger.
Swaps and variations
- Use pecans in place of the walnuts.
- Use brown sugar in place of the maple syrup for a molasses flavor.
