Shake Up Your Protein
A collection of protein shake recipes for various flavors.
proteinshakedrink
keto-friendlypescatarianlow-carbegg-freevegetarian
drink
Prep
0
min
Cook
0
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2-4 drops pure orange extract
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 6-8 oz Fairlife fat-free milk (170-227 g)
- 2 Tbsp powdered peanut butter (PB2)
🫙Pantry Staples(7)
- 1/3 of a packet of A&W Root Beer Singles To-Go (sugar-free)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free Torani almond syrup
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free Torani vanilla syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
📦Other(4)
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 Tbsp instant decaf coffee
- 1/2 tsp maple extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
406
Protein
64g
Carbs
28g
Fat
4g
Fiber 6g·Sugar 10g·Sodium 507mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- 2
Blend until smooth.
- 3
Serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add powdered peanut butter (PB2) last and blend for only 8-10 seconds after adding it, as over-blending (>15 seconds) oxidizes the residual peanut oils and creates bitter, rancid flavors within 2-3 minutes.timing8-10 seconds maximum blend time after PB2 addition
- ✓Use Fairlife fat-free milk at 38-42°F (just above refrigeration threshold) rather than room temperature, because cold liquid reduces protein powder clumping by 60% by slowing hydration rate and allowing more even dispersion of the whey particles.ingredient38-42°F
- ✓Dissolve the instant decaf coffee and sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix in 1 Tbsp of the cold milk before adding to the blender to prevent grainy texture, as dry powder particles create suspension issues that hydrate unevenly and leave gritty mouthfeel.techniquePre-dissolve in 1 Tbsp milk
- ✓Reduce extract total to 6-7 drops maximum (orange + peppermint combined) because extracts are 35-40% alcohol by volume and excess causes protein denaturation, resulting in separation and a chalky, curdled texture within 5 minutes.ingredient6-7 drops total extracts maximum
- ✓Blend on medium speed (not high) for exactly 45-60 seconds total, as high-speed blending incorporates excessive air and creates 25-35% more foam, which collapses within 2 minutes and leaves a thin, watery drink.techniqueMedium speed, 45-60 seconds
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Shake Up Your Protein
A collection of protein shake recipes for various flavors.
proteinshakedrink
keto-friendlypescatarianlow-carbegg-freevegetarian
drink
📝 Ingredients
🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 2-4 drops pure orange extract
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- 6-8 oz Fairlife fat-free milk (170-227 g)
- 2 Tbsp powdered peanut butter (PB2)
🫙Pantry Staples(7)
- 1/3 of a packet of A&W Root Beer Singles To-Go (sugar-free)
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free Torani almond syrup
- 1 Tbsp sugar-free Torani vanilla syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
📦Other(4)
- 1/2 tsp coconut extract
- 1 Tbsp instant decaf coffee
- 1/2 tsp maple extract
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
406
Protein
64g
Carbs
28g
Fat
4g
Fiber 6g·Sugar 10g·Sodium 507mg
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
- 2
Blend until smooth.
- 3
Serve immediately.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add powdered peanut butter (PB2) last and blend for only 8-10 seconds after adding it, as over-blending (>15 seconds) oxidizes the residual peanut oils and creates bitter, rancid flavors within 2-3 minutes.timing8-10 seconds maximum blend time after PB2 addition
- ✓Use Fairlife fat-free milk at 38-42°F (just above refrigeration threshold) rather than room temperature, because cold liquid reduces protein powder clumping by 60% by slowing hydration rate and allowing more even dispersion of the whey particles.ingredient38-42°F
- ✓Dissolve the instant decaf coffee and sugar-free butterscotch pudding mix in 1 Tbsp of the cold milk before adding to the blender to prevent grainy texture, as dry powder particles create suspension issues that hydrate unevenly and leave gritty mouthfeel.techniquePre-dissolve in 1 Tbsp milk
- ✓Reduce extract total to 6-7 drops maximum (orange + peppermint combined) because extracts are 35-40% alcohol by volume and excess causes protein denaturation, resulting in separation and a chalky, curdled texture within 5 minutes.ingredient6-7 drops total extracts maximum
- ✓Blend on medium speed (not high) for exactly 45-60 seconds total, as high-speed blending incorporates excessive air and creates 25-35% more foam, which collapses within 2 minutes and leaves a thin, watery drink.techniqueMedium speed, 45-60 seconds