Vanilla Bean Protein Shake (Printer-friendly)

A creamy vanilla bean shake rich in protein and flavor, ideal for breakfast or after exercise.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy & Alternatives

01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

→ Protein

03 - 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder

→ Flavorings

04 - 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
05 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
07 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey, optional

→ Ice

08 - 1.5 cups ice cubes

→ Topping

09 - Light whipped cream, optional

# Directions:

01 - Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and sweetener to a high-speed blender
02 - Layer ice cubes on top of the liquid mixture
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 60 seconds until the mixture reaches a smooth, creamy, and frothy consistency
04 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness as needed, blending briefly if modifications are made
05 - Pour into two tall glasses, top with light whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately with a straw

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like dessert but your muscles actually thank you for it afterward.
  • No special ingredients required—just what's probably already living in your fridge.
  • Five minutes between you and something that makes you feel genuinely good.
02 -
  • The instant pudding mix is non-negotiable for the right texture—without it, you get something more like thinned yogurt than a proper shake, which I learned the hard way by trying to skip it.
  • Your blender's power actually matters here; a weak blender will leave you with icy chunks instead of that creamy dream texture you're after.
03 -
  • Blend the yogurt and milk together for 10 seconds before adding the powder—it helps everything combine more smoothly instead of powder clinging to the sides.
  • If you're making this on repeat, measure out your protein powder and pudding mix in advance and store them together in a small jar, so you're literally just grabbing one container instead of juggling multiple scoops.
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