I am a sucka for seasonal food. I LOVE all things pumpkin and gingerbread and eggnog-y!
I justify it because it’s ‘for a limited time’! But that limited time is still about 6 weeks long and a certain redhead can consume a lot of pumpkin scones in those days!
Recently I hit up Chick-fil-A for their delicious Peppermint Chocolate Chip Shake and it was delicious! I knew what I had to do:
A.) Go there everyday except Sunday
B.) Make my own version
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I checked the nutrition information and realized a small Chick-fil-A shake has 660 calories. Not the end of the world, but definitely a ‘sometimes food’!
Long story long, I made a healthy version of this holiday delight. This version has half the calories plus protein. And I used frozen cherries to color and flavor it in a two-for-one sweet red combo.
Bonus: Candy canes always come broken, am I right? Well this works perfectly for this recipe! Score.
Skinny Peppermint Shake Recipe
(serves 1 ~ 250 calories)
Ingredients:
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 5 frozen dark cherries
- 5 ice cubes
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 4 drops peppermint extract
- Topping: whipped cream and 1/2 crushed candy cane
Directions: Blend up all ingredients except whipped cream and candy cane. Top. Drink. Tell Santa you were extra good.
TIP: Peppermint extract is really strong so only use a tiny bit. I poured 1/2 tsp measure spoon half way and then only dropped in 4 drops from that.
Enjoy!
This sounds delicious and perfect for the holidays!! I’ve never bad a peppermint shake before but I’d love to make one!
I just made this tonight after the gym. I did the same recipe except subbed chocolate almond milk instead of regular milk. SO good!!!
Tried this shake today with a half banana added, soo good! You should seriously make a cookbook
Sounds really yummy. I like the base for this drink too. Looks like you could put a bunch of different flavorings with it to switch it up, like almond or chocolate or vanilla… Mmmmm. I have to go for a run so I can come back and make one!
I am a sucker for anything peppermint – so this will be a must try!
This is amazing! I need to try this right now! Peppermint is my alltime favorite flavor, so it will definitely be good to have a healthier peppermint treat to try!
yum– can’t wait to try it!
Just wow!!!!!!
Delicious. I love peppermint shakes!
I think we were both thinking peppermint today… I posted chocolate peppermint protein bark! Your recipe looks delicious!
I don’t mean to sound all creepy or anything but I think I just fell in love with you! I’ve been craving peppermint everything- now I can stay healthy with it!!! Thanks so much! 😀
I am ALL about the healthy versions…that just means you eat twice as much, right? No? Just me?
Totally me too.
YUM-O!! I think I will make this tonight for my snack! Lots so yummy and only 1/2 the calories makes this a win!
Oooh delicious! This looks perfect for the holiday!
This looks delicious, and it’s the first recipe that has EVER inspired me to try protein powder. I bet chocolate would also be good with the cherries – or the chocolate almond milk. (that stuff’s addictive)
Chik-fil-A finally opened in the Twin Cities recently and I’ve been trying to find a time to stop in, but you’ve convinced me I’d better expedite that! I LOVE their malts!!
Wow. Great calorie wise! Looks healthy enough. Gotta try.
Beware folks. Last week shopping for mini candy canes, I came across boxes and boxes ….. from ….. CHINA!?!? Yep. Too strange. Time to definitely read ALL labels.
Left the stores upset. My goal was to bring several of the mini’s, usually in buckets of maybe 50, for staff @ my doctor’s office, also my eye doctor. Big fail.
I only allow myself ONE per season, as 660 calories is just cray.
I do indulge in lots of eggnog-coffee drinks from Starbucks. I know I can buy it myself, but it just tastes better from there. Plus, that keeps me from drinking too many calories–when it becomes a treat and not lurking in the fridge tempting me.
Merry Christmas!
Thankfully, I do not like eggnog. What a relief.
Lookin good!!! Those holiday “treats” can be killers. Why must the heavenly stuff be so gnarly!!
yum! Good idea for when I’m feeling motivated and don’t want to just drive to a drivethrough to grab a fatty one lol
Oh man now I want to go to Chick Fil A for some fries.
Just bought some peppermint extract and have been wanting to make a Chocolate Peppermint Protein shake! I’ll use your recipe as a base, thanks!
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I make my own peppermint patty’s and the first batch is always very pepperminty because I forgot how strong peppermint extract is lol. I’ll have to try this shake!!
Oh. My. This is must-try!
YUM! I love peppermint but it is definitely SUPER strong!
Dang that sounds good. I desperately need something Christmas-y tasting.
Oooooh I love the peppermint milkshake from chick-fil-a! Sadly I don’t have any near me in NY 🙁 This looks pretty delicious though!
This sounds amazing, will be making this soon!
I remember the first time I looked up Chick-fil-a’s calorie counts on those smoothies…dang. But they are so good! *almost* worth it, but I like your version better! Looks delicious!
Omg. Yum!!!!