Vanilla Bean Protein Shake (Print Version)

A creamy blend of vanilla, protein, and yogurt for a nutritious morning or post-workout drink.

# Components:

→ Dairy & Protein

01 - 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
02 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
03 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

→ Flavorings & Sweeteners

04 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
05 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
06 - Seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean, optional

→ Other

07 - 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
08 - Whipped cream for topping, optional

# Directions:

01 - Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds to blender
02 - Pour ice cubes into blender with base ingredients
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until mixture reaches smooth and creamy consistency
04 - Taste shake and adjust sweetness level as needed before serving
05 - Pour into two tall glasses, top with whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like a dessert disguised as breakfast, which means you'll actually want to make it on mornings when willpower is low.
  • Five minutes is all you need, and the protein content makes it genuinely filling instead of a sugar crash waiting to happen.
02 -
  • If your shake tastes weirdly thin even after blending, it's usually because the yogurt was too warm or you skipped the frozen milk ice cube trick—temperature matters more than you'd think.
  • Protein powder brands vary wildly in how sweet they are, so taste as you go rather than assuming the recipe sweetness will work for your specific brand.
03 -
  • Freezing small portions of your Greek yogurt in ice cube trays ahead of time means you can skip some of the regular ice and get a creamier texture without watering it down as it melts.
  • If you're making these regularly, buy protein powder in bulk and keep your vanilla extract in the freezer so it stays potent longer.
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