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Salted Peanut Butter Protein Shake
Peanut butter, vanilla protein, and a pinch of salt give this savory-sweet shake very few carbs.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 260calories
- 29 gprotein
A small pinch of salt makes peanut butter taste more like peanut butter. With almond milk and no banana, this shake stays low in carbs and still tastes like a peanut butter cup without the chocolate.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 drops liquid stevia
- 5 ice cubes
Method
- Add the almond milk, peanut butter, and protein powder to the blender.
- Add the vanilla, salt, stevia, and ice.
- Blend for 40 seconds, until smooth.
- Taste and adjust the salt or stevia.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 4 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, peanuts, tree nuts.
Tips
- Natural peanut butter works fine. Stir the oil back in before measuring.
- Blend the peanut butter with the liquid before the ice goes in. It mixes more evenly.
Swaps and variations
- Use chocolate protein for a peanut butter cup shake.
- Use powdered peanut butter to cut the fat and calories.
