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Creamy vanilla protein shake made with banana, almond milk, and protein powder in a tall glass. A quick high-protein smoothie perfect for breakfast or post-workout recovery.

Vanilla Protein Shake

Olivia Carter
This vanilla protein shake's your creamy dream – packed with protein, ready in under 5 minutes with banana, yogurt, and almond milk. Gym fuel or breakfast hack? Yes please!
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5 minutes
Prep Time 5 minutes
chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
COST About $2.50 a pop
Course quick sip
Cuisine American
Keyword vanilla protein shake
Servings 1 serving
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cup
  • Glass

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 cup Almond Milk
  • 1 medium Frozen Banana
  • ¼ cup Greek Yogurt
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Ice Cubes
  • 1 tsp Honey optional

Instructions
 

  • Pour your milk into the blender before anything else. Why? It stops the powder from turning into a sticky mess on the bottom. You’re welcome.
    Top view of vanilla protein shake ingredients including protein powder, banana, almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla extract, honey, and ice cubes arranged neatly for a healthy smoothie recipe.
  • Scoop in your vanilla protein powder. If you can find cold-processed stuff, cool. If not, no big deal. We’re not picky here.
  • Toss in that frozen banana and the Greek yogurt. This is where the magic happens.
    Top view of a blender jar filled with almond milk, banana slices, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and ice cubes for making a creamy vanilla protein shake.
  • Pop the lid on and blast it on high for 30 to 60 seconds. A good blender will turn that ice and banana into liquid gold. If it sounds like it’s struggling, add a splash more milk.
    Blender mixing banana, protein powder, almond milk, and yogurt into a creamy vanilla protein shake.
  • Take a sip. Too thick? Add milk. Want more pizzazz? Throw in a pinch of cinnamon. You’re the boss of this shake.

Notes

  • Dairy-free? Swap yogurt for plant stuff and vegan protein – easy peasy.
  • Mix it up: Peanut butter for richness, oats for all-day power.
  • Fridge it up to 24 hours (shake if it gets moody and separates). Don't cram the blender or you'll have a mess explosion.
  • Hack: Frozen bananas are the secret to milkshake magic – no watery ice fail.
 

NUTRITION (Per Serving)

 
  • Calories 250 kcal
  • Protein 28g
  • Carbohydrates 25g
  • Fiber 4g
  • Sugars 14g
  • Fat 5g
  • Cholesterol 50mg
  • Sodium 300mg
  • Potassium 600mg
  • Calcium 400mg
  • Iron 1mg