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Pecan Pie Protein Shake
Pecans, maple, dates, and cinnamon recreate pecan pie filling.
- 7 mintime
- 1serving
- 460calories
- 34 gprotein
Pecan pie filling is sweet and nutty with a caramel edge. Dates supply the caramel, maple adds syrup flavor, and pecans give the nuttiness. A pinch of salt makes the flavors taste more like pie.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 2 tbsp chopped pecans
- 1 Medjool date, pitted
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Pit the date and blend it with the milk and pecans for 45 seconds, until very smooth.
- Add the protein powder, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and ice.
- Blend until thick, about 40 seconds.
- Top with a few chopped pecans.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 460 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 43 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, tree nuts.
Tips
- Toast the pecans in a dry pan for three minutes first. The flavor deepens.
- Warm the milk slightly to help the date blend. Let it cool before adding protein.
Swaps and variations
- Use walnuts in place of the pecans.
- Use plant protein and oat milk for a vegan version.
