12 smoothies. Under 200 calories.
Vanilla protein powder recipes that taste like milkshakes, with 21 g of protein each.
- Recipes 12
- Each 2 min
- Calories under 200
- Protein 21 g
These vanilla protein powder recipes smoothies all start from the same simple base. Every one comes in under 200 calories with 21 grams of protein.
One tub of vanilla powder, twelve different flavors.
Vanilla is the best powder to own for this reason. It goes with almost anything in the freezer.
The ideaOne tub, twelve flavors
One base, twelve flavors
Learn the base once and change a single ingredient.
Numbers you can check
Each recipe is calculated from the powder label and standard food data.
Five ingredients or fewer
Nothing unusual and nothing expensive.
Two minutes
Liquid, powder, fruit, blend.
The baseWhere every calorie comes from
- Vanilla protein powder2 scoops (46 g): 150 calories and 21 g protein, from the label of the powder used here.
- Unsweetened almond milkAbout 30 calories a cup. Sweetened versions add more.
- Cold waterThins the smoothie for zero calories.
- Frozen fruitSmall amounts, 15 to 25 calories each. Frozen makes it thick.
- IceAdds volume and chill without calories.
- Flavor extrasVanilla, cinnamon and cocoa add almost nothing.
Handy helpersTools worth having
Any blender works. A kitchen scale keeps the calories honest.
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12 Vanilla Protein Smoothies
Each recipe makes 1 smoothie, under 200 calories.
- Recipes 12
- Each 2 min
- Calories 170 to 190
- Protein 21 g each
1Classic Vanilla
About 180 calories · 21 g protein
The simple one. Creamy and lightly spiced.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 cup ice
- ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
- Pinch of cinnamon
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
2Strawberry Vanilla
About 190 calories · 21 g protein
Tastes like a strawberry milkshake.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
3Blueberry Vanilla
About 185 calories · 21 g protein
Deep purple and gently sweet.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
4Vanilla Mocha
About 170 calories · 21 g protein
A cold coffee and breakfast in one.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold brewed coffee
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
5Green Vanilla
About 190 calories · 21 g protein
The spinach disappears behind the pineapple.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ¼ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
6Peaches and Cream
About 185 calories · 21 g protein
Soft, summery and smooth.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ⅓ cup frozen peach slices
- ½ cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
7Pumpkin Spice
About 180 calories · 21 g protein
Fall in a glass, without the syrup.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
8Cinnamon Roll
About 185 calories · 21 g protein
Warm spice and plenty of vanilla.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
9Raspberry Vanilla
About 180 calories · 21 g protein
Bright, tart and pink.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
10Mango Vanilla
About 190 calories · 21 g protein
Sunny and tropical.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- ¼ cup frozen mango
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
11Chocolate Vanilla
About 175 calories · 21 g protein
For when vanilla alone is not enough.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
12Orange Cream
About 185 calories · 21 g protein
Like an orange creamsicle.
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk
- ½ cup cold water
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 1 cup ice
How: Liquid in first, then powder, then the rest. Blend for 45 seconds until smooth.
Tools used
Vanilla protein powder • Blender • Digital kitchen scale • Smoothie tumbler
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Blender rescueWhen the texture is off
Smart swapsWhat each change adds
- Skim milk for almond milk: adds about 25 calories per ½ cup.
- A spoon of Greek yogurt: 2 tablespoons of nonfat yogurt adds about 20 calories and extra creaminess.
- Nut butter: 1 teaspoon adds about 30 calories, which takes most recipes over 200.
- A different powder: check the label. Whey powders are often around 120 calories a scoop.
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Good to knowYour questions, answered
How were the calories worked out?
From the nutrition label of the protein powder (150 calories per 2 scoops) plus standard food data for each other ingredient. They are estimates and will change with your brand.Can a different vanilla protein powder be used?
Yes. Any vanilla powder works for flavor. Check the calories per serving on your label and adjust. Whey, pea and blended powders all behave the same in a blender.Why add the liquid first?
It stops the powder sticking to the bottom of the jar. Liquid, then powder, then fruit and ice gives the smoothest blend.Can these smoothies replace a meal?
At under 200 calories, they are a light snack or a quick breakfast, not a full meal. Pair one with something else if you need more.Can regular milk be used?
Yes. It is creamier, and it adds calories. Skim milk adds about 25 calories per ½ cup compared with unsweetened almond milk.Do these smoothies need a banana?
No. None of the twelve uses banana. Ice and a little frozen fruit make them thick without it.Keep blendingMore easy recipes
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