Milkshake: the indulgent original vs a healthy version
2026-11-05 · 6 min read · Get Lean Today
My post-workout snack. Frozen banana gives the ice-cream thickness, cottage cheese adds protein. 400 ml for the calories of a yogurt and a bun.
Original · 400 g
600 kcal
Protein 14 · Fat 26 · Carbs 80
Healthy version · you save 380
220 kcal
Protein 22 · Fat 4 · Carbs 26
Approximate macros per serving
Why the original is so heavy
Ice cream, syrup and whipped cream.
Gram by gram: usual recipe vs my version
Per serving. This is where the calories actually go.
| Usual | kcal | My version | kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.2% milk, 200 g | 120 | 1.5% milk or kefir, 250 g | 110 |
| Ice cream, 100 g | 230 | Frozen banana, 60 g | 55 |
| Syrup, 30 g | 90 | Cottage cheese or yogurt, 80 g | 60 |
| Whipped cream, 50 g | 160 | Cinnamon, vanilla, 1 g | 0 |
| Total | 600 | you save 375 | 225 |
Reference values, rounded to 5 kcal. Brands differ — check the label.
Ingredients
- 1.5% milk or kefir250 g
- Frozen banana60 g
- Cottage cheese or yogurt80 g
- Cinnamon, vanilla1 g
How to make it
- Add everything to a blender.
- Blend for 1 minute.
Tip: Frozen banana gives ice-cream thickness.
Mistakes I made so you don't have to
- Fresh banana makes it thin — freeze it.
Storing
Drink straight away.
How to log it
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FAQ
- How many calories are in regular milkshake?
- About 600 kcal per 400 g serving.
- Can I eat it while dieting?
- Yes. The healthy version saves about 380 kcal and has more protein, so it fits a deficit easily.
- How do I count my own portion?
- Snap a photo in Get Lean Today and calories and macros are counted for you.