Iced Vanilla Strawberry Protein Shake
Make a quick, cold protein shake featuring vanilla and strawberry flavors. This recipe is simple to prepare and suitable for a post-workout recovery drink or a fast meal replacement.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Place the almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen strawberries, ice cubes, and vanilla extract into a blender.
- Add chia seeds if you are using them.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and thick.
- If the shake is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend briefly.
- Pour the shake into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use almond, soy, or oat milk.
- If you prefer a lower-carb option, reduce the amount of strawberries or use a low-carb protein powder.
- You can substitute fresh strawberries with frozen ones; if using fresh, add 1/2 cup more ice.
- For a sweeter taste, add 1/2 teaspoon of stevia or a small amount of honey before blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 10