Description
Indulge in the creamy and refreshing goodness of this Orange Dreamsicle Protein Shake. Packed with protein and bursting with citrus flavor, this shake is a perfect post-workout refuel or a nutritious breakfast option.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup orange juice (preferably fresh or 100% juice)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
- Optional sweetener to taste (like honey or stevia)
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine almond milk, protein powder, orange juice, frozen banana, orange zest, vanilla extract, and ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and add optional sweetener as needed.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra creaminess, use Greek yogurt or cottage cheese instead of banana.
- To boost nutrition, add spinach or chia seeds without affecting the flavor.
- Great post-workout or as a high-protein breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
