Indulge your sweet tooth and get some protein, too, with a Butter Pecan Protein Shake. This protein shake only tastes sinful: this is gluten free and dairy free!
Here is a super-yummy protein shake that tastes amazing but is still good for you: Butter Pecan Protein Shake!
This tastes so good, it could qualify as a milkshake dessert!
If you are watching your sugar intake: try using Stevia instead of dates in this recipe, or just skip the added sweetener. Your shake won’t be quite as thick, but you can cut some calories and sugar if you prefer.
If you are watching calories: cut the dates and pecans in half for a lower calorie shake (this will trim @50 calories)
Butter Pecan Protein Shake (Dairy Free)
Vegan, Gluten-Free; Free of: soy, cane sugar
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 medium dates chopped
- 2 Tablespoons roasted pecans
- 3 Tablespoons vanilla brown rice protein powder (I use SunWarrior)
- 2 to 3 Drops imitation butter flavor
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie. She’s a food allergy mom and allergy friendly food blogger of 12 years based in Wyoming. Sarah is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, ACE Certified Health Coach, Revolution Running certified running coach, and an ACE Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Where do you get butter flavor? I had no idea that there was such a thing and it could come in so handy. I have some Butter Buds but I think that’s different than what you’re talking about.
You can get imitation butter flavoring at most supermarkets where you find the vanilla extract. It is artificial, but it does taste really good in recipes!
Thanks so much! I’m going to get some. 🙂
where can I find the vanilla brown rice protein powder
Hi Niki, there are several brands that make it, like Nutribiotic, Jarrow, NuZest, that are all available online. You can also use any dairy free vanilla protein blend that you like (like Vega, Orgain, etc) as well.