Vanilla Bean Protein Shake (Printable)

Frosty vanilla bean shake packed with protein, ideal for a refreshing morning or post-exercise boost.

# 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 or plant-based 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

→ Ice

08 - 1 1/2 cups ice cubes

→ Topping

09 - Light whipped cream

# Directions:

01 - Pour almond milk and Greek yogurt into a high-speed blender
02 - Add vanilla protein powder, instant vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, vanilla bean seeds, and maple syrup or honey to the blender
03 - Top with ice cubes
04 - Blend on high speed until smooth, creamy, and frothy for approximately 30 to 60 seconds
05 - Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness as needed, blending briefly if adjustments are made
06 - Pour into two tall glasses and top with light whipped cream if desired. Serve immediately with a straw

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like a fancy coffee shop treat but costs a fraction of the price and actually fills you up.
  • Five minutes from craving to glass in hand, no excuses needed.
  • The protein keeps you steady through your whole morning instead of crashing an hour later.
02 -
  • If your shake tastes thin or watery, it's almost always because the yogurt got skipped or shortchanged—that's your thickening agent, so don't be timid with it.
  • The instant pudding mix makes a real difference in mouthfeel; if you skip it thinking you'll just use more extract, you'll get a shake that tastes good but feels thin and disappointing.
03 -
  • Blend on lower speed first for five seconds to break up the ice, then crank to high—this prevents the blender from choking and saves your equipment.
  • If you're making this every morning, portion your dry ingredients (protein powder, pudding mix, vanilla extract) into a small jar the night before, then just add liquids and ice when you're ready to blend.
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