QiMeal
Vanilla Whey Power Smoothie
Vanilla Whey Power Smoothie · ready in 5 min · 2 servings · 263 kcal per serving · very easy · 4 ingredients
A cool, creamy blender shake built for post workout refueling, with banana sweetness and vanilla whey for a clean protein boost.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 263
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 60 gVanilla whey protein
- 2Banana, peeled
- 480 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 140 gIce
Equipment
blender, kitchen scale, measuring cup, serving glasses, blender jug, spatula, spoon
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients
Measure the whey protein, banana, almond milk, and ice, then set out a blender, measuring cup, kitchen scale, and serving glasses. · 3 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and ready beside the blender.
- Load Blender
Pour almond milk into the blender first, then add banana pieces, vanilla whey protein, and ice to help the blades catch smoothly. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom with banana, powder, and ice layered above.
- Blend Smoothie
Blend on high until the smoothie looks pale, thick, and fully smooth, scraping the jug once if powder clings to the sides. · 2 min
What to look for: The mixture is creamy, light beige, and lightly frothy.
- Check Texture
Check the texture with a spoon, then blend 10 seconds longer if any small ice pieces or dry whey streaks remain visible. · 1 min
What to look for: No dry powder or visible ice shards remain.
- Serve Chilled
Pour the smoothie into 2 glasses and serve immediately while cold, creamy, and lightly frothy at the top. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is filled with a cold, smooth, frothy drink.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 263 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 32 g |
| of which sugars | 16 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 331 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: milk, tree nuts
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Stir well after chilling; do not heat.
Ingredient substitutions
Vanilla whey protein
- Milk: Adds dairy protein but makes the smoothie thinner and much lower in protein.
Banana
- Honey: Replaces sweetness only, with less body and less banana character.
Almond milk
- Milk: Makes the smoothie creamier and slightly richer.
Ice
- Water: Use very cold water for a thinner smoothie without the frosty texture.
