Iced Vanilla Strawberry Protein Shake
Make this simple, cold protein shake blending vanilla and strawberry flavors for a quick, high-protein beverage.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey or plant-based recommended)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for thickness)
Instructions
- Place the frozen strawberries, vanilla protein powder, almond milk, ice cubes, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
- Add chia seeds if you are using them for extra thickness.
- Secure the lid and blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down the sides if necessary.
- If the shake is too thick, add a splash more milk. If it is too thin, add a few more ice cubes and blend again.
- Pour the shake into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use only half a cup of milk or substitute half the milk with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a lower-carb option, use unsweetened protein powder and skip any added sweeteners.
- For a dairy-free version, ensure your protein powder is plant-based and use almond or soy milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 15