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Vanilla Protein Shake Recipes
Vanilla Protein Powder is probably the most versatile protein option when it comes to making great shakes. It’s the easiest protein flavor to find and it goes great with just about any fruit you add with it. Many of the most popular vanilla protein shake recipes out today involve adding coffee to the recipe. Coffee added to a pre-workout shake recipe is great for giving you a little extra energy to perform your workout thanks to the caffeine.
Check out our list below of The top 5 add-ins for vanilla Protein shakes. These add-ins can be mixed and matched together to not only make great tasting shakes, but to also keep your shake recipes interesting.
For best taste and results try our Vanilla Bio-Available Protein.
1. Fruit
Just about any kind of fruit taste great with vanilla protein Shake. Blueberries, Strawberries, Oranges, Bananas... they all work great with the Vanilla protein powder. Make sure to experiment by mixing combinations of Fruit, like banana and strawberries, oranges and raspberries and see what new kind of flavor you can create.
2. Carnation Instant Breakfast
Carnation Instant Breakfast has 5g protein by itself, and 13g protein combined with milk, approximately 25 percent of the daily recommended intake. Carnation Instant Breakfast is low in fat and has no saturated or trans fat, both desirable attributes. It’s especially useful when using a Protein Shake as a meal substitute.
3. Light Cool Whip
Adding light Cool Whip to your recipe can make any shake taste extra rich and creamy. Mix some Light Cool Whip in your Vanilla Protein Shake with some orange juice and you get an easy creamsicle tasting treat. Works great with just about any fruit you add also.
4. Black Coffee
Black coffee is low in fat and calories and supplies a wealth of antioxidants that help protect your health. Plus, the little caffeine boost can give you that little boost of energy to help get you through your workout. An 8-ounce cup of black coffee contains just 2 calories and 0 grams of fat. The same cup of coffee contains tiny doses of calcium for strong bones and potassium to keep your heart beat regular.
5. Flax Seed oil
This could really be added to any Protein Shake, regardless of flavor. The omega-3 fatty acids in flaxseed oil seem to trigger increased fat burning and body fat loss. Flaxseed oil also seems to have a anti-inflammatory effect, which can reduce muscle and joint pain during and after your workout.
The Best Coffee Protein Shake
When it comes to the well loved, Frappe that everyone needs to get their coffee fix during the blistering heat of summer, many do not know that you can actually make one of these fantastic drinks from home. Equally, they are a fantastic, healthy alternative being that there’s not much in them save for the occasional flavoring and the well loved shot of espresso. This shake recipe can be make with chocolate protein powder, but I prefer the vanilla protein instead. That being the case, for all of you coffee lovers out there in need of your coffee fix, check out the recipe below:
Ingredients:
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8 oz of Ice
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2 shots of Espresso
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1 scoop of Vanilla Protein
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2 cups of milk (I recommend vanilla almond milk for this recipe)
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1 shot of Vanilla coffee creamer (if you choose)
Coffee Protein Shake Tips:
When it comes to the measurement of a shot, it equates to: 2 ounces or about a shot glass of coffee. That being the case, I would suggest a similar approach to the Protein as described above. Equally, I’d strongly suggest the chocolate or Vanilla flavored protein to give your frappe a bit of flavor; if you’re interested. Otherwise, I would suggest a plain Protein flavor for those of you that prefer your coffee black.
Apple Pie Protein Shake
What person does not love apple pie? Here is a fantastic protein shake recipe that is my normal go to when I’m craving some kind of sweet dessert. Feel free to omit the biscuits if you don’t want the extra carbs. This is the best recipe I found that tasted as close to real apple pie as possible. I also prefer to make my own apples for this recipe, which I make by cooking the apples in a fry pan on the stove with a teaspoon of cinnamon and sugar. But canned works as well.
Ingredients:
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2 cups skim milk (or almond milk)
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1 scoop Vanilla Protein
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250g canned sliced apple
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2 Arnotts Nice biscuits
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1 tsp cinnamon
Just add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If you like your shakes with bigger pieces, just pulse a few times to get the desired consistancy.
The Top Vanilla Protein Shake Recipes:
Fat Burning Peaches and Cream Protein Shake
8 oz water, 1 ripe peach, 2 tbs. low fat sour cream, 8 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1.5 oz Vanilla Protein Powder of choice
Almond Peach Delight Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/2 -1 cup frozen peaches, 1/2 tsp almond extract, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Apple Cinnamon Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/2-1 cup of chopped frozen apple, 1 tsp cinnamon
Apple Pie Delight Protein Shake
1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 peeled and cored apple, cut into pieces, 1 1/2 cups of milk, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 5 Ice Cubes, Microwave the apple pieces for 2 minutes on high. Add all ingredients to blender, puree for 30 seconds.
Apple Smoothie Protein Shake
1/2 cup milk, skim, 1/4 cup yogurt, plain, fat free, no added sugar,(greek yogurt will add additional protein!) 1/4 cup applesauce, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, pinch cinnamon, pinch nutmeg, 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Apricot Fantasy Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1- 2 small apricots, 1/4 cup raw almonds
1/2 tsp almond extract, Ice
Tropical Pleasure Protein Shake
8 oz water, 1/2 tsp pineapple extract, 1/2 tsp coconut extract, 1 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 frozen banana, 1 heaping scoop (1 oz) of Vanilla Protein Powder, Stevia or Agave to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
Banana Almond Creme Protein Shake
1 Banana, 1/2 Cup Milk, 10 Almonds, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 5 Ice Cubes
Banapple Blast Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/2 small green apple, 1/2 frozen banana
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Banana Bread Shake Protein Shake
2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 Banana, 1/2 Cup Quaker Oatmeal (cook with boiling water), 3/4 Cup Kellogg’s Bran Flakes, 1 Bottle of water, Sugar, Brown Sugar or Artificial Sweetener to taste.
Banana Delight Protein Shake
8 oz water, 1/2 banana (frozen), 2 oz Vanilla Protein Powder, 2 tsp flax seed oil
Banana Split Protein Shake
Mix one serving of Vanilla Protein Powder. Then, add 1 ripe banana, 1/4 cup chopped pineapple, 4 frozen strawberries and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds.
Super Slimmer Protein Shake
8 oz water, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, 1/2 ripe peach (peeled), 6 frozen strawberries
1 heaping scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, Stevia to taste (optional)
Berries & Cream Protein Shake
1 Scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 Scoop Ice, 1 Lil Can Of Pineapple Juice (cook with boiling water), 1 Handful Of Mixed Berries.
Protein Power Orange Frostie Shake
1/2 cup orange juice, 100%, 1 scoop Any Vanilla Protein, 2 Tbsp Cool Whip Light, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Berry Good Protein Shake
Mix 2 scoops of Raspberry Yogurt and protein powder, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries
16 ounces of nonfat milk, 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
Yogurt Smoothie Protein Shake
Blend 1-2 scoops of Any Vanilla Protein into your favorite no added sugar smooth yogurt flavor and 1/2 cup milk.
Berry Madness Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups water or skim milk, 1/4 cup of frozen or fresh strawberries, 1/4 cup of frozen or fresh blueberries, 1/4 cup of frozen or fresh, raspberries, add ice for extra thickness
Blastoff Protein Shake
1 single tall espresso shot, 12 oz milk, 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, scoop ice
Blueberry Blaster Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 6-8 oz of water, 4 to 6 ice cubes, 20-30 blueberries, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
Blueberry Dream Protein Shake
10 oz water, 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries, 1.5 oz protein of choice, 2 tsp flax seed oil, 15 drops liquid stevia (optional)
Blueberry Vanilla Pear Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen blueberries, 1/4- 1/2 cup chopped pear, Ice
Blue Mango Heaven Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4 - 1/2 cup frozen mango, 1/3- 1/2 cup blueberries
Breakfast Boost Protein Shake
Blend 8 oz of orange juice with a half-cup non-fat, plain yogurt, half a banana, one serving of protein, 1 tbsp flax seed oil, four frozen peach slices and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Breezy-Freezy Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 1-1 1/2 cups of water or skim milk, 1 cup reduced fat mango yogurt, 1/4 of frozen pineapple, 1/2 -1 banana, Add ice for extra thickness
Carnation Instant Breakfast Smoothie Protein Shake
1/4 cup orange juice, 100%, 1/2 cup milk, skim, 1 package Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, no added sugar, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein , 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Cherry Ripe Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 frozen banana, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen black cherries
Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Protein Shake
1/2 scoop chocolate powder, 1/2 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, splash Vitamite, splash water, Ice,
Choco-Banana Nut Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 frozen banana, 1 tbsp of raw cashew butter
Cinnamon Roll Supreme Protein Shake
Mix one serving of vanilla Protein Powder Shake Mix according to directions. Then, add 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp fat-free Butter Buds and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant vanilla pudding, 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 packet artificial sweetener, a few dashes butter flavor sprinkles or butter-flavor extract, 8 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.
Coffee Lovers Delight Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup raw almonds or cashews, 1-2 tsp instant decaffeinated coffee
Creamsicle Protein Shake
3/4 cup orange juice, 100%, 1 package, Carnation Instant Breakfast, vanilla, 1 scoop Vanilla protein powder, 4 ice cubes
Creamy Coffee Ice Cream Protein Shake
1 scoop of Vanilla Protein Powder, 13 oz ice cubes, 3 oz water, 2 tsp ground coffee, Blend the ice cubes until you get a snow. Add the protein, the ground coffee, the water and blend for 5-10 minutes to a smooth consistency. Freeze 30 – 60 minutes for thicker ice cream.
Creamy Peach Smoothie Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups water or skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup of frozen peaches, 1/4- 1/2 frozen banana, ice for extra thickness
Eggnog Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 cup skim milk, 1/4 cup egg substitute, 1 Tbsp Instant, pudding, vanilla, sugar free, dry, 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Chill, and then stir prior to serving.
Fruit Freeze Protein Shake
1/2 cup skim milk, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 5 strawberries, frozen, no added sugar, 2 peaches, frozen, no added sugar, 1/4 cup pineapple, canned, packed in juice, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
Ginger Bread Man Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 graham cracker, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1 capful vanilla, 12oz water, 4 Ice Cubes ,Blend 45 seconds
High Energy Shake!
10 oz water, 10 strawberries (Fresh or Frozen), 1 tbsp flax seed oil, 1/2 tsp vanilla, 1 heaping scoop protein, Stevia to taste (optional), 2-3 ice cubes (optional)
Hot Cocoa Protein Shake
1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 packet hot cocoa, sugar free, Heat milk in microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. Stir in Matrix 5.0 and hot cocoa until dissolved.
Iced Café Vienna Protein Shake
1 cup milk, skim, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 2/3 Tbsp General Foods International Coffees Café Vienna, sugar free, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Iced Latte Protein Shake
1 cup decaffeinated coffee, chilled, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 4 ice cubes, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
Juicy Lucy Protein Shake
10 oz apple juice (can use orange/blend), 1 scoop ice, 1/2 large banana, 4 frozen strawberries, 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
Key Lime Pie Protein Shake
Mix one serving of vanilla Protein Powder according to directions. Then, add 2 tbsp frozen lime juice, one graham cracker (four small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Melon madness Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen watermelon
Nada Colada Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla, 1/2, cup pineapple-orange juice*, 1/4 tsp rum extract, 1/4 tsp coconut extract (or 2 tbsp shredded coconut), 1 packet artificial sweetener, 4 oz. water (or low-fat milk), 3-6 ice cubes, Low-carb version: Omit juice and use 1/2 tsp sugar-free pineapple-orange drink mix (dry). Increase water or milk to 8 oz, Add all ingredients to blender, whip, and serve.
Oatmeal Meal Replacement Shake
1 cup dry measure oatmeal, cooked in water and cooled, 2 scoops vanilla, 3 dashes cinnamon, 1/8 cup sugar free maple syrup or equivalent amount brown sugar replacement, 1 tbsp chopped almonds (or flaxseed oil or natural peanut butter), 12 oz water or low-fat milk, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. If your short on time, just use dry oatmeal or oat flour.
Orange And Cream Delight Protein Shake
1 Bottle of Orange Gatorade, 1 scoop Vanilla, Simple, yet tasty!
Orange Creamsicle Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 6-8 ounces of water, 4-6 ice cubes, 1-2 peeled oranges, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute.
Orange Vanilla Shake Protein Shake
Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 8 oz Orange Juice, 4-5 ice cubes, 1 tsp Vanilla, 1/2 banana, 2-3 frozen strawberries, 2 packets of sweetener,
PB&J Protein Shake
Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add one heaping tbsp of all-natural peanut butter and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve
Peanut Brittle Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla, 1 tbsp sugar-free instant butterscotch pudding mix, dry 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, chunky, 8 oz. cold water or lowfat milk, 3-6 ice cubes This mimics peanut brittle only in taste. Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and serve. I like to add the peanut butter in last so it stays a little chunky, just like the peanut brittle it is replacing.
Peanut Butter And Banana Protein Shake
2 scoops Vanilla, 100g almond flakes, 1 tbsp peanut butter, 500ml skim milk, half banana, 1 tbsp honey
Peppermint Oatmeal Protein Shake
Mix 2 scoops of Milk Chocolate Protein, 1 cup sugar free vanilla ice cream, 1 cup oatmeal, 2 cups non-fat milk, 1/2 cup water, a splash of peppermint extract!
Piña Colada Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/2 -1 cup frozen pineapple pieces, 1/2 tsp coconut extract
Pina Colada Passion Protein Shake
12 oz. Water, 4 ice cubes, 3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/3 cup Pineapple chunks
2 tsp Coconut extract
Pineapple Blast Protein Shake
4 ice cubes, 12 oz. Water, 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
Plum Ice Shake Protein Shake
Mix 2 scoops of Vanilla, 1 ripe plum, juice of 1 lemon, 16 oz of ice water, 1/2 cup ice cubes.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 tbsp Canned Pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling), 1/4 tsp Apple Pie Spice (cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice), 1/2 cup Skim Milk, 2 tsp Splenda or Equal (add more or less to adjust sweetness), 1/2 cup Water, 1 tsp Instant Coffee (regular or decaf), Hea****er in microwave (below 130 degrees) then, mix in instant coffee Add: -Coffee (as prepared above), milk, canned pumpkin, Vanilla Protein Powder, apple pie spice and sweetener in blender -Blend until combined (about 30 seconds) -Heat in microwave
until warm or serve over ice Fun Extras: -Serve with a cinnamon stick -Top with 1 tablespoon of cool-whip (sugar free or regular) and sprinkle with Apple Pie Spice
Quick Start Protein Shake
3 oranges (fresh juiced only, NOT canned or bottled, 6 drops liquid stevia (optional)
1 oz protein of choice
Raspberry Rhubarb Magic Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen chopped rhubarb, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
Rise and Shine Protein Shake
1/2 cup orange juice, 100%, 1/4 cup yogurt, vanilla, fat free, no added sugar, 1/4 banana, ripe
3 peach slices, frozen, no added sugar, 2 scoops Any Protein, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds. Strain through a fine metal mesh strainer.
Rock N’ Roll Protein Shake Protein Shake
1 cup water, 1 big scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 3/4 cup natural yogurt, 1 banana, 1 tsp of flax-seed oil, 2 tsp of honey,
Root Beer Float Protein Shake
1 can Diet A&W Root Beer, 1-2 tbsp Heavy Cream, 4 ice cubes, 1-3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
Simply Peachy-Keen Protein Shake
1-2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups water or skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup of, frozen peaches, Add ice for extra thickness
Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake
Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add three tbsp of Jell-O’s no-bake, reduced-fat cheesecake mix, three low-fat vanilla wafers, and four frozen strawberries. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Strawberry Delight Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4- 1/2 cup frozen strawberries, 1/4 cup frozen mango slices
Strawberry Nut Shake Protein Shake
Mix 2 Scoops Vanilla, 1 cup fat-free strawberry yogurt, 6 shredded macadamia nuts.
Strawberry Savior Protein Shake
4 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder, 8 oz water, 1 strawberry yogurt, 3 frozen strawberries
1 tsp flax seed oil,
Super Vanilla Protein Shake
1/2 cup milk, skim, 1/4 cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 scoop Any Protein, 4 ice cubes, Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Tangerine Cream Protein Shake
12 oz. Tangerine Diet Rite, 4 Ice Cubes, 1-2 tbsp heavy cream, 1-3 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
The Best Overall Tasting Homemade Protein Shake
16 oz skim milk, 2 cups no-fat cottage cheese, 3 scoops vanilla, 1/2 cup non-fat, reduced-sugar vanilla yogurt scoop of your favorite fruit, Splenda or Sweet-n-Low to taste (about 2 packets), Handful of Ice, Blend together and chill.
The Hulk Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla, 1/2 tbsp sugar-free pistachio pudding mix, 1 mint leaf or a few drops peppermint extract (optional), 1 few drops green food coloring (optional), 8 oz cold water or low-fat milk , 3-5 ice cubes, Add all ingredients to blender, blend, and pour into cup. This tastes great without the mint so don’t worry if you don’t have it around. The shake is a light green even without the food coloring but if you want it green (like The Hulk!), you’ll need a few drops.
Tropical Treat Protein Shake
8 oz water, 1/2 banana (frozen), 2 tbsp low fat sour cream, 1 tsp coconut extract
10-15 drops liquid stevia (optional), 1.5 oz. protein of choice (vanilla flavor)
Two Berry Delight Protein Shake
1 cup frozen or fresh strawberries, 1/2 cup raspberries, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup ice, 1 packet of sweetener, 1/2 cup milk, 1 cup orange juice vitamins or protein powder, Put all ingredients except ice in blender and blend until smooth. Add ice and blend to give it a frozen smoothie consistency
Vanilla Banana Creamy Protein Shake
1-2 scoops of Vanilla Protein Powder, 6-8 oz of water or whole (or 2%) milk, 6 ice cubes, 1 banana, Mix in a blender on medium for 1 minute. Pour into a tall glass.
Vanilla Coffee Delight Protein Shake
10-12 oz. low-fat milk, 2 scoops vanilla protein powder, 1/2 cup low-fat coffee flavored ice cream, Add all ingredients in blender. Blend and enjoy.
Vanilla Nut Protein Shake
1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1 1/2 cups skim milk, 1/4 cup raw organic oatmeal, 1 tbsp raw cashew butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Vanilla Protein Shake
1/2 cup milk, skim, 1/4 cup yogurt, plain, fat free, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 4 ice cubes
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend on high for 45 seconds.
Vanilla Yogurt Smoothie Protein Shake
1 cup plain, fat free yogurt, 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 1/4 cup milk, skim, Place all ingredients in blender. Blend until smooth.
Egg Nog Protein Shake
Mix one serving of vanilla according to directions. Then, add 1/2 tsp ground allspice, 1 graham cracker (4 small squares) and 3 ice cubes. Blend at high speed for 45 seconds and serve.
Wild Berry Boost Protein Shake
2 scoops vanilla, 8 raspberries, 4 strawberries, 15 blueberries, 16 ounces nonfat milk, 1/2 cup ice cubes
Chocolate Dream Protein Shake
1/2 scoop Chocolate powder, 1/2 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder, 8 oz milk, skim, Stir ingredients together or use shaker cup.