Vanilla Almond Protein Shake with Skyr

Snack · Easy · 3 min (3 prep + 0 cook) · Makes 1 serving (~70 g protein). Use the planner's servings stepper to batch-cook.
High-proteinGluten-freeVegetarian
Vanilla Almond Protein Shake with Skyr — high-protein snack recipe

Vanilla Almond Protein Shake with Skyr delivers 70 g of protein for just 15 g net carbs — minimal fuss, maximum protein. A filling, macro-balanced snack that won't spike your blood sugar.

70 gProtein
15 gNet carbs
7 gFat
1 gFiber
400Calories

Ingredients

  • 60 g Vanilla whey protein powder
  • 200 g Skyr or plain 0% Greek yogurt
  • 250 ml Unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 tsp Almond butter
  • Vanilla extract, cinnamon, ice, to taste

Equipment

  • blender

Method

  1. Add everything to a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth and creamy; thin with more almond milk if needed.

Storage & make-ahead

Best blended fresh. Pre-portion the dry ingredients ahead so it's a 60-second job when you want it.

Tip

Skyr is an Icelandic strained yogurt that's even higher in protein than regular Greek yogurt. A fast recovery shake.

Dietary swaps

Dairy-free: Vanilla whey protein powder → pea or other plant protein powder; Skyr or plain 0% Greek yogurt → unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt (for lactose intolerance or a dairy-free diet)

Nut-free: Unsweetened almond milk → oat or soy milk; Almond butter → sunflower-seed butter (e.g. SunButter) (for nut allergies — seeds work just as well)

Full nutrition (estimated, per serving): 400 kcal · 70 g protein · 15 g net carbs · 7 g fat (3.5 g sat) · 1 g fiber · 11 g sugar · 400 mg sodium. Allergens: Milk, Nuts. Macros are realistic estimates from standard food-composition values; brands and portions vary.

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