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Keto Vanilla Protein Shake Recipe

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This Keto Vanilla Protein Shake is a quick and delicious low-carb beverage perfect for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout boost. Combining creamy cottage cheese, protein powder, and almond extract, it offers a smooth, satisfying shake topped with homemade whipped cream and sugar-free sprinkles.

Ingredients

Shake Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed ice
  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 cup unflavored hemp milk (or any low carb milk)
  • 6 tbsp vanilla protein powder
  • 3 tsp powdered sweetener (divided)
  • 3/4 tsp almond extract (or more vanilla extract)

Whipped Cream Topping

  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tsp powdered sweetener (divided, part of total 5 tsp)
  • Sugar-free sprinkles, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a high powered blender, add the crushed ice, cottage cheese, hemp milk, vanilla protein powder, 3 teaspoons of the powdered sweetener, and almond extract. This will create the base of your shake with a creamy and flavorful profile.
  2. Blend Smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender jar to ensure even blending. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more sweetener if desired.
  3. Pour Shake: Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses, each with at least a 12-ounce capacity to accommodate the volume.
  4. Whip Cream: In a small bowl, whip the heavy cream together with the remaining 2 teaspoons of powdered sweetener until stiff peaks form. This creates a sweet, fluffy topping to complement the shake.
  5. Assemble and Garnish: Pipe or spoon the whipped cream over the top of each shake, then sprinkle with sugar-free sprinkles for a fun and festive finish. Serve immediately and enjoy your keto-friendly treat.

Notes

  • For a dairy-free option, substitute cottage cheese with a high-fat coconut yogurt and use coconut cream for whipping.
  • You can adjust the almond extract or use vanilla extract depending on your flavor preference.
  • Be sure to use a low-carb protein powder to keep the shake keto-friendly.
  • If the shake is too thick, add a little more hemp milk to adjust the consistency.
  • Sweetener amounts can be customized according to taste and dietary needs.
  • Use sugar-free sprinkles to keep the recipe low-carb and keto-compliant.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/keto-vanilla-protein-shake-recipe/