High-Protein Vanilla Smoothie

Life gets busy and that's why we love smoothies so much! This is a tasty vanilla version of my High-Protein Chocolate Smoothie which is just as delicious and easy to make. We are skipping the cacao powder so I doubled the almond butter for extra creaminess.

Unlike most breakfast smoothies, which can be high in sugar and lack essential nutrients, this keto smoothie is low in carbs and high in protein to keep you full for longer. It's ideal for those who follow a higher protein keto diet and are watching their fat intake.

Recipe Tips

If high-protein keto isn't your thing, you can simply use full-fat yogurt or ¹/₄ cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream instead of the zero-fat yogurt. Some yogurt brands like Fage are 5% fat while other brands are 10% fat.

If you can't have diary, simply substitute the yogurt with coconut yogurt. Keep in mind that this substitution will make the smoothie higher in carbs and calories.

If you want to make this smoothie vegetarian or vegan, substitute the collagen with whey protein isolate or egg white protein isolate or use sugar-free, plant-based option such as pea protein powder.

For a nut-free smoothie you can substitute the almond butter with sunflower seed butter or coconut butter (aka coconut manna).

Everyone has different dietary needs so it's only natural that you may need to adjust the macros in this keto recipe. You can make any adjustments directly in the KetoDiet App by cloning any of the recipes from my blog and customizing them to fit your macros and preferences.

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Preparation time

Hands-on:    5 minutes
Overall:     5 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 smoothie)

Total Carbs	11.8	grams
Fiber	4.7	grams
Net Carbs	7.1	grams

Protein	39.6	grams
Fat	18.9	grams
of which Saturated	1.2	grams

Energy	396	kcal

Magnesium	123	mg (31% RDA)
Potassium	611	mg (31% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (8%), protein (44%), fat (48%)

Ingredients (makes 1 serving)

100 g Skyr yogurt or 0% Fage yogurt (3.5 oz)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk or water (240 ml/ 8 fl oz)
2 tbsp almond butter or peanut butter (32 g/ 1.1 oz)
¹/₄ cup collagen powder or protein powder of choice (25 g/ 0.9 oz)
¹/₄ tsp vanilla bean powder or sugar-free vanilla extract
5 drops Stevia extract or other low-carb sweetener of choice, to taste
few ice cubes

Instructions

For this recipe you can use Skyr (no-fat Icelandic yogurt) or 0% Fage (Greek-style yogurt). Place everything in a blender.
Note: Check the tips in the post above for allergy-free options and dairy-free alternatives.
Process until smooth and creamy.
Serve immediately.