Protein Powder Shake Recipe 🥤

Ingredient Substitutions

These high-quality ingredient swaps will also yield a flavorsome homemade protein shake:

• Coconut cream: Swap it for plain Greek yogurt (full-fat), but you will need more sweetener. Coconut cream is very sweet on its own.
• Hemp protein powder: Make a vanilla protein shake recipe with one scoop vanilla protein powder that contains whey protein. Watch for additional sugars and fillers.
• Blueberries: You can replace them with one cup of frozen berries like strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries without any issue. Avoid high-carb fruits like ripe bananas or mangoes.
• MCT oil: Use coconut oil; otherwise, omit it. It does not impact the texture or flavor of the drink. You can also add more if you are looking to increase your daily fat intake.
• Monk fruit sweetener: Any natural sweetener works. For extra sweetness, use stevia, allulose, or erythritol. Stevia drops (like vanilla, cinnamon, etc.) also work well in this! Taste and adjust to satisfy your sweet tooth before pouring from the blender.
• Vanilla extract: I have a tin of powdered vanilla that is inexpensive and works well in many applications where extracts aren't ideal. You can also use vanilla stevia drops and skip the extract.
• Cinnamon: I like the cinnamon, but you can use unsweetened cocoa powder for depth.

Note: While fresh fruit is okay for this recipe, it tastes BEST when very cold, so I always opt for frozen fruit. Plus, frozen fruit is less expensive and holds longer than fresh fruit.

Additional Ingredients

You will pull off one of the most delicious protein shakes recipes if you use any of these optional ingredients for a flavor boost:

• Greens: Do you need more greens in your life? Add a handful of spinach to the shake. You'll be surprised just how delicious it is. Plus, the fresh spinach will increase the shake's fiber content.
• Alternative protein powders: Make the simple shake more decadent with some chocolate protein powder made with whey (a nice twist into a chocolate protein shake), peanut butter protein, collagen protein (collagen peptides), or casein protein powder (although this is the most expensive by far!).
• Nut butters: A tablespoon of almond, cashew, or natural peanut butter adds some creaminess, flavor, and extra protein. Be careful with these nut butter, as they increase the calorie count quickly unless you don't mind a high-calorie protein shake.
• Spices: If cinnamon is not your thing, try a pinch or two of ground ginger. I omit the blueberries in the fall season and add ½ teaspoons of pumpkin spice blend.
• Coconut: Shredded coconut will enhance the flavors of the coconut cream and add some texture to the shake. Do not add sugar.
• Chia: Add chia seeds for additional protein. They will increase the shake's protein content. Remember that chia seeds absorb liquid, so it is best to drink quickly to avoid having a gummy shake.
• Citrus: This recipe loves a squeeze of lemon or lime juice. It cuts through fats and brightens the entire experience. Lemon or lime zest will also work.

Note: These ingredients are not part of the original recipe- use them to enhance or customize the recipe to your liking.