Vanilla Protein Powder Peach Shake
This Vanilla Protein Powder Peach Shake is a creamy, high-protein peach and vanilla smoothie made with frozen peaches, vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and your choice of milk. It blends up in about 5 minutes and works perfectly as a quick breakfast or post‑workout shake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peach slices unsweetened
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder about 25–30 g; whey or plant-based
- 3/4 cup milk of choice such as unsweetened almond milk or 2% dairy milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla; 2% or whole for extra creaminess
- 1/2 small banana about 40 g, sliced and frozen
- 1-3 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener optional, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch fine sea salt
- 4-6 cubes ice optional, for extra thickness or if fruit isn’t fully frozen
- sliced fresh peach optional, for topping
- granola optional, for topping
- cinnamon or nutmeg optional, for topping
- chia seeds or hemp hearts optional, for topping
Instructions
- Add the milk to the bottom of the blender jar first. This helps the blades catch more quickly and prevents dry protein powder from clumping on the bottom.3/4 cup milk of choice
- Add the frozen peach slices and frozen banana to the blender. If your blender struggles with frozen fruit, let the fruit sit out for 5–10 minutes to soften slightly or cut the peaches into smaller chunks.1 cup frozen peach slices, 1/2 small banana
- Add the vanilla protein powder and Greek yogurt. Sprinkle the powder around the blender jar rather than dumping it in one pile to help reduce clumping.1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- Add the vanilla extract and a pinch of fine sea salt. If you know you like a sweeter shake, add 1–2 teaspoons of honey, maple syrup, or your preferred sweetener now. You can add more later if needed.1-3 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener, 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, pinch fine sea salt
- Blend on low speed at first, then gradually increase to high. Blend for about 30–45 seconds, or until the shake looks silky and you don’t see large pieces of peach or ice. If the mixture isn’t moving well, stop, scrape down the sides, and add a splash more milk.
- Taste the shake. For a thicker texture, add a couple of ice cubes or more frozen peach and blend again. For a thinner shake, blend in 1–2 tablespoons more milk. If it isn’t sweet enough, blend in another teaspoon of honey or your sweetener of choice.1 cup frozen peach slices, 3/4 cup milk of choice, 1-3 teaspoons honey, maple syrup, or preferred sweetener, 4-6 cubes ice
- Pour into a chilled glass for a frosty effect. Top with sliced fresh peach, granola, a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg, and/or chia seeds or hemp hearts if desired. Serve immediately.sliced fresh peach, granola, cinnamon or nutmeg, chia seeds or hemp hearts
Notes
Recipe yields 1 large shake (about 16–18 ounces) or 2 smaller shakes. For a peach cobbler twist, add 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, a tiny pinch of nutmeg, and top with granola. For a plant-based version, use non-dairy milk, dairy-free yogurt, and plant-based protein powder. For extra fiber and healthy fats, add 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed, chia seeds, or hemp hearts. Best served immediately; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours and shaken or stirred before drinking, though the texture will thin.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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