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Cashew Butter Vanilla Shake
Cashew butter makes this vanilla shake smooth and a little sweet, with a mild nutty flavor.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 305calories
- 29 gprotein
Cashew butter is naturally sweeter and smoother than peanut or almond butter. It blends into a shake with almost no graininess. Vanilla protein and a little cinnamon keep the flavor simple.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cashew milk
- 1 tbsp cashew butter
- ½ medium frozen banana
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 ice cubes
Method
- Add the cashew milk and cashew butter to the blender.
- Add the protein powder, banana, vanilla, cinnamon, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Top with a few chopped cashews if you have them.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 305 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbohydrates | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Fat | 12 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
- Cashew butter is runnier than peanut butter. Measure it straight from the jar without much stirring.
- Use unsalted cashew butter so you control the salt.
Swaps and variations
- Use almond milk if you do not have cashew milk.
- Add a date for more sweetness and body.
