Strawberry Protein Shake

Jul 20, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A tall glass of thick, creamy strawberry protein shake with a straw, a few of its fresh ingredients beside it

A fresh strawberry protein shake blended with vanilla bean paste, frozen banana, and milk for a creamy, nutrient-rich drink.

Prep 5 min

Cook —

Total 5 min

Yield 1 shake

Diet —

Ingredients

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shake

1.0 cup (240.0 ml)milk or unsweetened soy milk
1.0 scoopvanilla whey protein powder (about 20–25 g protein)
½ cup (75.0 g)fresh strawberries, hulled
1.0 small (100.0 g)frozen banana, peeled
½ cup (120.0 g)ice
1.0 tsp (5.0 g)vanilla bean paste

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Instructions

Add the milk (or unsweetened soy milk) to a blender.
Add the vanilla whey protein powder and vanilla bean paste to the blender.
Add the hulled fresh strawberries and frozen banana.
Add ice to the blender to chill and add texture.
Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds.
Pour into a large glass and serve immediately.

Tips

Use vanilla bean paste for a natural vanilla flavor that blends evenly throughout the shake.
For a colder, thicker shake, freeze the banana ahead of time and use more ice if desired.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make strawberry protein shake?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 large shake.

How should I store strawberry protein shake?

Best enjoyed fresh for optimal taste and texture. If needed, keep refrigerated up to 24 hours and stir well before drinking.

Can I make strawberry protein shake ahead?

Freeze the banana in advance to reduce prep time and enhance shake thickness.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 20–25 g protein). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A fresh strawberry protein shake blended with vanilla bean paste, frozen banana, and milk for a creamy, nutrient-rich drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

327 Calories / serving

6.6g Fat

39.3g Carbs

31.3g Protein

22.4g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~327 cal · 7g fat · 39g carbs · 31g protein · 22g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 327 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 62 min·3.6 mi·~7250 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 44 min·2.2 mi·~4400 steps
Moderate cycling 33 min·6.6 mi
Swimming laps 46 min
Jogging 32 min·2.7 mi·~5100 steps
Stair climbing 30 min·~2700 steps
Dancing 53 min
Bodyweight circuit training 33 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 76 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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