3 Holiday Dessert Protein Shakes That Taste Like Christmas in a Glass

The holidays are full of cookies, pies and sugary coffee drinks. I love them too. But sometimes you want that cozy holiday flavor without baking anything or feeling sluggish afterwards.

These dessert-style protein shakes taste like the holidays in a glass. Each one takes about two minutes and a blender. No oven, no mixer, no dishes piling up.

What You’ll Need

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• A blender (a small personal blender is perfect) Check price on Amazon
• Your favorite vanilla or chocolate protein powder Check price on Amazon
• Milk of your choice: dairy, almond, oat or soy
• Ice, or a frozen banana for extra creaminess

1. Gingerbread Cookie Shake

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup milk of choice
• ½ frozen banana
• ½ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp cinnamon
• A pinch of nutmeg or cloves
• 1 tsp molasses or maple syrup
• A handful of ice

Blend until smooth. A sprinkle of cinnamon on top makes it feel like a café drink.

2. Peppermint Mocha Shake

• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• ½ cup cold coffee or cold brew
• ½ cup milk of choice
• 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• A tiny drop of peppermint extract (start with ⅛ tsp, it’s strong!)
• A handful of ice

Blend and taste. Add more peppermint only if you really want it, a little goes a long way.

3. Pumpkin Pie Shake

• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• ¼ cup pumpkin purée
• 1 cup milk of choice
• ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1 tsp maple syrup
• A handful of ice

Blend until thick and creamy. It tastes like pie filling, minus the baking.

The only tool you really need: a personal blender that crushes frozen fruit and lets you drink straight from the cup. The Ninja Fit Compact is small, strong enough for frozen bananas and ice, and the cups go in the dishwasher. Pick it up before the holidays and these shakes take two minutes.

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Lazy Tips for Better Shakes

• Freeze ripe bananas in slices so you always have a creamy base ready.
• Add liquid first, then powder, then ice, so nothing sticks to the bottom.
• Make spice mixes ahead: one small jar of “gingerbread spice” saves time every morning.
• Too thick? Add a splash of milk. Too thin? Add more ice.

Want 50 More Dessert-Style Shakes?

If you love the idea of shakes that taste like cookies, cakes and creamy coffee drinks, I put 50 of my favorites into a book: Dessert Protein Shakes for Women 35+. It’s full of simple, high-protein recipes for anyone who wants something sweet without giving up what they love.

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It also makes a sweet little gift for a friend who’s always looking for an easy, healthier treat.

Pin these shakes for the holiday season, and tell me which flavor you try first!