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Vanilla Cream Protein Shake

Hi Everyone,

Since I didn’t have smoothie Monday, I thought I would make it Smoothie Tuesday.  However there shouldn’t be a specific day for a smoothie, especially healthy ones!  Today’s smoothie takes after one of my favorite, that I don’t order drinks, the Vanilla Cream Frappe.  I love them, but with all of the calories and sugar I just don’t order them, ever!  So why not try to re-create a tasty drink with a healthy and even tastier drink that is guilt-free and will give you energy, plus it won’t hurt the waistline!

I made this shake using Wallaby Vanilla flavored Kefir, however, if you don’t have vanilla Kefir, vanilla yogurt will work too!! To thicken up my drink I also used one tablespoon of vanilla protein powder.  The brand I used is Designer Whey, I buy it at Trader Joe’s, but I do know that vitamin stores like GNC and Vitamin World carry it.  Honestly I am not the biggest protein drink person, so I only used a little to give me a nice vanilla taste. I really try to like protein shakes, but for some reason they are not my thing, but I still drink them.


This drink is creamy, smooth and tastes just like vanilla milkshake, just not as thick.  It’s a fabulous drink that is perfect for having after a workout, for breakfast or anytime where your craving a sweet drink.  Vanilla is one of my favorite flavors, I even like it over chocolate, which sounds kind of odd even coming from me, but it’s true!

Vanilla Cream Protein Shake
 
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A healthy, creamy, thick protein shake that tastes like a vanilla cream frappe.
Serves: 3 cups
Ingredients
  • ½ cup vanilla kefir or vanilla yogurt
  • ½ cup non-fat milk or milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. vanilla protein powder
  • ½ tsp. stevia (to taste)
  • 1 cup ice
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
  2. Note: If you don't have vanilla kefir, use vanilla yogurt instead.
Notes
Calories: 179, Fat: 1.6, Cholesterol: 25, Sodium: 150, Potassium: 235, Carbs: 22, Fiber: 0, Sugar: 19, Protein: 12
Nutrition Information
Serving size: The Whole Recipe
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This recipe makes a tad over three cups, so feel free to share it with someone you love or drink it all yourself, like I did.  he he

Well I am still plugging away at making recipes for this week and I must do it quickly, since I won’t be in the kitchen for 4 days.  Oh my gosh that is so long.  Eck!!

Have a great day!

Be happy, be healthy…

Toodles,

Jennifer

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