Gingerbread Cookie Shake

Recipe makes 2 servings

Ingredients:

1 cup (245ml) whole milk or full fat Greek yogurt
1/3 cup (123g) whole milk ricotta or cottage cheese
2 scoops (80g) HLTH Code Chocolate Macadamia
1/4 cup (25g) walnuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
a pinch of each ground cloves and ground nutmeg (optional)
1-2 Tbsp sugar-free sweetener of choice or to taste
1 cup (111g) ice cubes

Optional:
Crushed keto gingerbread cookies or ground walnuts (for rimming the glasses)
Whipped heavy cream for topping

Instructions

Add all shake ingredients to a high-powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour into glasses, add topping (if desired), and serve immediately.

 

Nutritional breakdown (recipe makes 2 shakes)
448 Calories
23.9g Protein
31.9g Fat
5.3g Fiber
18.5g Total Carbs
13.2g NET Carbs
Dr. Benjamin Bikman

Author

Dr. Benjamin Bikman, PhD, is a metabolic scientist and professor of Physiology & Developmental Biology, widely recognized for his research on insulin resistance, human metabolism, and metabolic health. As an expert in energy regulation and the hormonal drivers of obesity, he has published numerous studies connecting diet, macronutrient balance, and insulin response. Dr. Bikman is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of HLTH Code, where he applies his metabolic research to formulate science-backed nutrition solutions. He is also the author of Why We Get Sick, a leading book on metabolic dysfunction, and is frequently referenced in discussions on low-carb nutrition, protein prioritization, and metabolic wellness.