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Classic Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Name: Classic Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 1 cup unsweetened almond milk; 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, about 25 g; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 4 ice cubes; stevia, optional, to taste

The plain base recipe every smoothie on this list is built from: almond milk, vanilla protein and ice. 25 g protein, 4 g net carbs.

prep: 5 min
cook: 0 min
total: 5 min
serves: 1
level: easy

Per serving: 150 kcal · 25 g protein · 4 g fat · 4 g net carbs

Learn this one first. It is almond milk, vanilla protein powder and ice, blended until smooth, and most of the other smoothies here are some version of this with something added.

At 150 calories with 25 grams of protein and 4 grams of net carbs, it is also the lowest-carb smoothie on the list. Once you know it, you can build your own from whatever is in the fridge.

Part of our 50 high-protein, low-carb smoothie recipes list.

method

Pour the almond milk into the blender, then add the protein powder and vanilla extract.
Add the ice. Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, until completely smooth.
Taste and adjust: a few more ice cubes for thicker, a splash more liquid for thinner. Drink cold.

chef's tips

This is the base recipe. Once you've got it down, use it as a template and swap in any mix-in you like.
Use a protein powder with no added sugar. It is the difference between a few grams of carbs per scoop and a lot more.