Over the past few years I’ve cut way back on the number of cooking shows I watch, but I have a few favorites I’m not willing to give up just yet. Mad Hungry, Giada at Home, and Kelsey’s Essentials are the three I routinely record on my DVR, but I’ll admit I don’t always watch them in their entirety. Each has a nice intro in which the host lays out the recipes they’ll be preparing, and I’ve gotten into the habit of fast forwarding through any segments featuring a recipe I know I would never make. I used to watch the whole episode because even if a recipe wasn’t appealing, I usually picked up a few nifty tips or tricks, but these days I just don’t have time. It seems like every time I turn around my DVR is at 99% capacity, so this is the only way I can keep up!
I was flying through a few episodes of Mad Hungry last weekend when I saw the idea for this milk and cookies smoothie. Confession: I don’t love milk, and pretty much only have it in cereal or blended into a smoothie. I’m definitely not one to grab a big glass of milk to dunk my cookies, but throw the milk in a blender with my cookies and I’m all over it π
Despite its name, this smoothie actually isn’t super indulgent – aside from the cookies, the ingredient list is pretty comparable to other smoothies I’ve made: milk, banana, peanut butter and honey. The original recipe called for English tea biscuits but I didn’t have any on hand, and the last thing I need is another package of cookies in my pantry, so I subbed something I did have – Biscoff cookies! The smoothie was super thick and creamy, almost like a milkshake in consistency, and I could definitely detect the flavor of the cookies. I was *this* close to substituting Biscoff spread for the peanut butter but chickened out at the last minute, worried it might be too much. I still may try it another time, and if I do, I’ll report back!
Milk and Cookies Smoothie
barely adapted from Mad Hungry
1 cup milk
1 cup milk ice cubes (about 7 cubes)
1 banana, peeled, sliced, and frozen
1/2 cup crushed Biscoff cookies
1/4 cup peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
Combine all of the ingredients in your blender. Blend until smooth. You can add more milk if you want a thinner consistency but I liked it exactly as written. Garnish with cookie crumbs, if desired, and serve.
If you have leftovers, you can stick them in the fridge overnight and give them a quick whir in the blender before serving again.
Serves 3-4
How brilliant is this? I’m over the moon for Biscoff spread but I haven’t had the cookies yet. Must try!
I’m not a milk person either but I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea!! Sounds like the best smoothie ever!!
Oh man, oh man! This looks delicious, and I don’t know why this hasn’t been posted about now. I’ve only ever seen/eaten Biscoff cookies while flying, but I can only imagine how awesome this tastes.
wow, you smart smart woman. this sounds and looks absolutely AMAZING. i’m sure it tastes like heaven too. i’ve never heard of the show mad hungry — i like that we both talked about cooking shows in our posts today! π
A couple months ago I made a cookie butter spread, white chocolate, banana smoothie. And I had Biscoff cookies from the airplane to put in it.
Actually it was in December b/c I was in Aruba and remember sucking that thing down like dessert in a cup. Yours looks so good!
I immediately think “Oreos” when I think of milk and cookies, but I love that this uses honey and peanut butter!
I also never drink milk by itself, but anything made WITH milk and I am on board!
A divine indulgence!
I’m not a big milk person either. In fact, I use almond milk in my cereal every morning. I do, however, enjoy the milk & cookies combo, and this smoothie sounds insanely awesome!
You had me at biscoff!! I think it would be amazing with biscoff spread! And I actually think it has less calories than peanut butter. (although probably not as nutritious).Hee!
I really like fruit smoothies. But if you throw cookies inside, then you’re taking me on a joyride!
What a fun and tasty looking smoothie. I think the boys would be interested in this one.
Yummy! Looks like a good way to get some calcium. We don’t get the Cooking Channel, which is a bummer, but I think we get the Hallmark Channel, so I’ll need to check out Mad Hungry.
I have to try this!! It sounds so delicious!!
This remin me of what milkshakes were in New Zealand – really just milk with flavors. It was a shock the first time we ordered one!
Since everything in the smoothie but the Biscoff is healthy, I can make one of these for breakfast right? RIGHT?!
I have a jar of biscoff spread I’ve never opened; this might be a good place to start! Your smoothie looks super delicious.
Tracey, I’m glad to hear I’m not the only one who’s DVR is always full. I have a hard time keeping up.
A biscoff and milk smoothie sounds pretty tasty. π
I do love milk, and I like the idea of a semi-healthy shake. I don’t even think I’d need the cookies.
I want to make this with all sorts of cookies!
Such a great idea… and thanks for calling it a smoothie and making it “healthy” π