My favorite way to drink my protein shakes is in the form of what I call “fluff“.
Two things make my protein shakes look and taste like a milkshake. A frozen banana and a food processor. I’ve figured out the combination of these two things make a wonderfully whipped shake that resembles the Wendy’s frosty.
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I do multiple variations of these shakes but below are the key ingredients:
- 1 frozen banana (in slices)
- 1/4 cup of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- 1 scoop of protein powder of choice- my favorite!
- a handful of ice cubes
- a food processor (I use one similar to this Cuisinart)
If you want to add more fruit to your shake, sometimes I do frozen strawberries or blueberries when using my plain vanilla powder, nix the ice cubes!
Here is exactly how I make my shakes:
- Pulse the frozen banana in the food processor for about 5-10 seconds
- Add the almond milk and mix for 5 seconds
- Add the protein powder and mix for 1 minute continuously
- Add the ice cubes and mix continuously for 2 minutes (or the frozen fruit)
- Pour and enjoy!
Protein Fluff. Love it
Vanilla bean fluff! Vanilla protein powder, 1 frozen banana, 2 madagascar vanilla beans, ice cubes, and unsweetened almond milk
I will sometimes drink with a straw but I also like to eat with a spoon. The fluff creates a lot of volume too so it looks like you are getting a HUGE serving, but the calorie count is still the same!
Another fluffy shake!
Blueberries and Cream! Yum 🙂
Casein Fluff. EXTRA fluffy
Depending on the fruit, the shakes average in around 220-235 calories. Not too shabby for a milkshake huh?
Here is the nutritional info for a standard fluff: 220 calories, 3.1 grams of fat, 27.6 grams of carbs, 2.9 grams of dietary fiber, 15.6 grams of sugar (banana), 24-26 grams of protein (depending on the brand of whey)
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Happy eating…
XOXO With a Cherry On Top,
-Minnie
when you eat your shakes for breakfast do you eat anything else with them??
Yeah usually I do since they only come in around 230 cals, so I will do oatmeal or egg whites or something too!
Hi!!!!!!!!!
Can you taste the bananas in the fluff? I REALLY don’t like bananas (sad, I know) and I’m scared to try this recipe because of them. But I know it won’t be as fluffy and creamy without the bananas. Such a dilemma! Thanks!
If you add enough protein powder you cannot taste it at all! Try adding cocoa powder too to cover up the taste, or maybe some PB2 or peanut butter. You can also try adding just HALF of a banana!
Thanks! I’ll give it a try!
You can swap mangos for bananas which give the same creaminess, but I’d stick with a fruit flavor. Mango and chocolate sound like a strange combination.
One trick I do is I use chocolate protein powder then add frozen cherries. You don’t taste banana at all and it’s like chocolate covered cherries. Or add cocoa powder like Katie suggested! Delicious and you get all the fluffiness from using the whole banana!
I use a tablespoon or two of sugar free jello pudding powder to my shakes sometimes no fruit at all makes it thicker expecially if i use greek yogurt too.
I am so happy I found this recipe on here! I always see you post these pictures on Instagram and think they look so delicious!! Thank you for sharing these! It really makes eating healthy more fun with your recipes! I cannot wait to try it! 🙂
Glad you found it and me!!! Enjoy!
I am totally obsessed with this recipe! I use so many variations of it every morning! Thanks for sharing!
I cant seem to get it to fluff??
the air helps, so are you doing it slowly? Also are you using a protein whey powder? because that is why it poofs up
would you send me a good brand name for the
protein powder?
cellucor is good, and PEScience!
I am allergic to bananas. Most shakes I see have them. Is there a substitute?
Any fruit will help. I’ve used strawberries in the past and it worked well.
Are these protein shakes considered a liquid diet? Can I lose weight using them?
They are just a substitute for a meal. I don’t recommend liquid diets.
This looks awesome! Do you need a food processor to make this? Or can you use a blender?
I use a blender or a food processor!
You make those look yummy enough to try!!
They are so fluffy and good!
This was delicious! I usually can’t stand the taste of the protein powder. It totally masked the flavor!
Glad you love it. Years later and it’s still my go to!
I put bananas in a ziplock bag and mash them up and freeze. The frozen banana is what helps make it thick. I use protein powder as well,almond milk,spinach,kale and blueberries or some other frozen fruit. Just like a thick milkshake. I drink mine after a 4 mile walk,which counts as my lunch.
Sounds delicious!
This fluff is life!!! Saved me from eating cookies.
Haha I love fluffs too!
I do this all the time! For a treat add a table spoon of peanut butter! Adds 4g of protien & is ridiculously good with chocolate flavoured protein powder 🙂
Thanks! I’m not too big on PB in my shakes though, I’d rather eat it off the spoon lol
Would the Quest protein powder work alright with the Fluff?
Yes! Makes it even fluffier because they have casein!
Would muscle milk protein powder work in this also?
What kind of protein powder would you suggest? I haven’t had any luck with finding one that doesn’t taste like chalk! I also am in college so am looking for one that isn’t to expensive. Would love to gain some insight from the Skinny Minnie!!!
I put pomengranate juice, blueberries and vanilla protein powder, it’s addicting!
I can’t eat anything that has tree nuts or peanut butter. Very allergic. What can be used in place of the almond milk.
So delicious
Was so fluffy
A teaspoon of xantham gum really helps with the frosty like consistency. I got mine on Amazon!
What about pea protein? Allergic to dairy, whey is dairy.
Can you use 2% milk instead of almond milk?
Yes, you can!