29 BEST Vanilla Protein Powder Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you make vanilla protein powder taste good? ›

Mix it with other ingredients: Adding fruit, nut butter, or coconut milk can help to mask the taste of whey protein.

If you've ever faced the challenge of finding a protein powder that's both delicious and packed with nutrition, look no further than Isopure Whey Creamy Vanilla Protein Powder.

Adding milk rather than water makes the shake smoother and creamier, more delicious to taste and adds a lot more sugars, fats, and protein than in the powder mixed with water alone. Remember, just one cup (~250 mL) of 2% milk adds the following to any shake: 130 calories, 5 g fat, 12 g sugar, and 9 g protein.

365 Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (1 scoop) contains 2g total carbs, 2g net carbs, 1.5g fat, 16g protein, and 90 calories.

Use a non-dairy milk, such as almond milk or coconut milk, instead of water. Try adding a spoonful of natural nut butter, such as almond butter or peanut butter, for added flavor and creaminess. Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.

milk (1% or skim milk, light soy milk, lactaid milk) 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1-2 drops of Pure Orange Extract (to taste) Mix together and enjoy.

milk – I like using an unsweetened vanilla almond milk for this protein shake (extra vanilla flavor!!), but any milk will work. Added bonus: unsweetened almond milk is low in calories and has zero sugar!

If you really want to maximize your protein intake without eating four steaks a day, I'd recommend mixing protein powder with milk for the best results, including weight loss. Because milk contains protein, it's a great base for a protein powder drink.

What is the best thing to mix with protein shakes? ›

You can go wild with peanut butter (try powdered peanut butter for weight loss and calorie control), bananas, frozen fruit, fresh vegetables, and ice cubes – blended with protein powder and milk. Any type of milk will work – dairy-based, almond, or soy are all great additions to a protein smoothie.

milk (1% or skim milk, light soy milk, lactaid milk) 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder 1-2 drops of Pure Orange Extract (to taste) Mix together and enjoy.

Dilute it: You can reduce the sweetness of your whey protein powder by adding more water, milk, or another liquid to your shake or smoothie. This will dilute the concentration of the protein powder, making it less sweet.

It tastes much better with milk, or half milk and half water. Some brands and flavors, like Optimum Nutrition's Vanilla Ice Cream, are really delicious with milk. Even the best whey protein powders don't taste great with just water.

all you do is mix orange juice, ice, and vanilla protein and then blend it all up, and I'm telling you, this is heavenly. it tastes just like an orange Julius.