Looking for ways to make your vanilla protein shake more exciting? I’ve got you covered! These 11 easy vanilla protein shake recipes will have you jumping out of bed for a delicious breakfast tomorrow!
I LOVE a meal-replacement shake for two reasons. One- they are just SO convenient to make when you’re on the go and just don’t have time to cook or prep something else. Two- meal-replacement shakes are jammed packed with all of the vitamins and minerals you need in a complete meal to leave you feeling satisfied and energized. I have a shake from breakfast every day because of the two reasons above. Now, if you’re anything like me, you like to change it up! Drinking a plain vanilla protein shake just isn’t going to cut it every day! That’s why I’ve set aside my 11 favorite shake combinations that you can easily make with Vanilla protein powder.
This post is all about easy ways to make your vanilla protein shake taste even better!
How to Make the Ultimate Shake
I’ve been drinking a protein shake for breakfast now for 6 years! It’s crazy to think how long it’s been, but it becomes a habit and your body starts to crave that morning shake! It’s no wonder that I have looked for ways to make my vanilla protein shakes more exciting! So how exactly do we make said shake? The key is finding the proper water to ice ratio and every person likes something different! I prefer my shakes to be thicker and creamier, whereas my mom prefers hers to be way more watery. You have to play around with what works for you, but this is my favorite Ice to Water ratio:
I typically use 7-9 ice cubes from a regular-sized ice-cube tray and fill the water so the ice lifts off the bottom of the cup about a 1/2”. I always use the smaller cup from my Ninja Blender (and always bust above the max line, whoops). After adding the ice and water, I add in two scoops of protein powder and blend for 8-9 seconds so that my shake can slightly melt on my 35-minute commute to work. If I’m drinking it right away, I’ll blend for 9-10 seconds for the perfect ready-to-drink shake!
For these easy protein shake recipes, the base of each shake is going to be Vanilla Protein. My absolute favorite Vanilla Protein is the Kosher Natural Creamy Vanilla by Isagenix. You can use whatever protein you prefer, just make sure you start with a vanilla base!
11 Different Vanilla Protein Shake Recipes
The Easy Mix-Ins
These are the basic mix-in options to optimize the flavor of your protein shake without adding too many extras. These options below are all one-ingredient additions.
1. Cinamon – Adding a little bit of Cinamon into your vanilla protein shake is an easy way to have a bit of a different flavor while minimizing the added calories. It is a quick and easy way to mix up your shake if you are drinking meal-replacement protein shakes for weight loss.
2. Blueberries – I LOVE adding some fruit to a plain-base vanilla protein to give the shake a sweeter taste. You could add a banana, strawberries, mango, or any other fruit that you love! Again, if you are drinking meal-replacement shakes for weight loss just be mindful of how many extra calories you are adding in.
Pro-tip – Add FROZEN fruits to your shake to make it a bit thicker and ice cold!
3. Peanut Butter Powder – My all-time favorite mix-into any shake flavor is peanut butter powder! My absolute favorite is PB2 Peanut Butter Powder which you can find at Amazon, Costco, or your local grocery store. You can alternatively add in a tablespoon of your favorite nut butter – it doesn’t have to be powdered, but I find it easier to just deal with the powder.
4. Coffee – Yes, I said it for all you caffeine lovers out there! While I am not a coffee drinker at all, my boyfriend loves to add cold brew to his vanilla protein shakes! Just add a half-cup (or full cup) of coffee and a half cup of water into your shake cup with the protein powder and ice and blend!
The Fun Mix-Ins
These mix-in options are easy recipes that require more than one ingredient to transform your plain vanilla protein shake into a delicious tasting shake! All recipes below include two scoops of protein shake as dictated by the shake canister. Refer to your specific meal-replacement shake label for serving scoop size.
5. Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookie Shake – Mix together 2 scoops of your vanilla protein shake with 2 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter, 1/4 cup of old-fashioned oats, and 10-15 chocolate chips. Blend the above ingredients with ice and water for a delicious tasting breakfast shake!
6. Peach-Mango Shake – This is my favorite summer treat! Blend two scoops of vanilla protein powder with half of a peach and half of a mango cut up into small chunks, 1/4” teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and water and ice! If you prefer, you can also use frozen fruits – add a 1/2 cup of each.
7. Chunky Monkey Shake – As someone who loves chocolate, I had to throw this one in for good measure! Combine one scoop of vanilla protein shake with one scoop of chocolate protein shake. Add 1 teaspoon of caramel extract, 1/2 a frozen banana, water (or almond milk), and ice! If you love dessert as much as I do, this will easily become your favorite dinner-time meal replacement shake!
8. Chai Apple Cider Shake – This shake is perfect for those crisp fall days! Blend together 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder with 3/4 cup of cold chai tea, 1/4 cup of apple juice, and ice. Top with a sprinkle of apple pie spice or cinnamon!
9. Strawberry Lemonade Shake – Another summer favorite of mine! Mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein with the juice of one lemon squeezed out. Add a cup of frozen strawberries with a little bit of ice and water or almond milk. You’ll be sipping on sunshine in no time!
10. Caramel Macchiato Shake – Again, I am not a coffee girl, but my boyfriend loves this shake for a lunch, or as I like to call it, an afternoon pick-me-up! Mix ice with 2 scoops of vanilla shake, 1 cup of coffee, 1/2 cup of unsweetened almond milk, and 1 teaspoon of caramel extract. It is ok to use water instead of almond milk. For the ultimate treat, add a little whipped cream on top once blended!
11. Snickerdoodle Shake – This shake will have you drooling every time! It has the most ingredients, but I promise it is well worth it! Mix 2 scoops of vanilla protein powder with 1 teaspoon of peanut butter, 1/2 a frozen banana, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extra, almond milk (or water), and ice!
This post was all about how to add variety to your vanilla protein shake recipes to make your meal-replacement shake taste even better!
Whether you love a protein shake after a workout or for breakfast, these 11 different shakes can make your next two weeks of shakes even more exciting! Remember, if you are drinking protein shakes with the goal of losing weight, try to minimize what you are adding to your shake. More add-ins = more calories. If you just want your vanilla shake to taste more fun, get crazy! Let me know your favorite additions to your vanilla protein shakes!
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