Vanilla Bean Protein Shake (Printable Version)

Creamy vanilla bean shake with Greek yogurt, protein powder, and almond milk. Ready in 5 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Add almond milk, Greek yogurt, vanilla protein powder, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean seeds to blender.
02 - Add ice cubes to the blender with other ingredients.
03 - Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 45 seconds.
04 - Taste the shake and adjust sweetness as needed by adding more honey or syrup.
05 - Pour into two tall glasses, top with whipped cream if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent and creamy like a café frappuccino, but you actually know what's in every sip.
  • Twenty-two grams of protein means you're genuinely full afterward, not searching for a snack an hour later.
  • Two minutes of prep time makes this doable even when you're running late.
02 -
  • Don't skip the vanilla extract—it's the quiet ingredient that makes people ask what café you bought this from.
  • If your shake comes out too thin, it's because your yogurt was runny or you used less ice than the recipe calls for; freeze it for a minute or add more ice next time.
03 -
  • Freeze your almond milk in ice cube trays ahead of time, then use those instead of regular ice—your shake stays thick and creamy without tasting diluted.
  • Greek yogurt that's been in the fridge for a few days blends smoother than fresh yogurt, so this is a perfect recipe for using up that container before it goes bad.
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