High-Protein Vanilla Smoothie

Recipe Tips

Whether you're customizing this high-protein vanilla smoothie to fit your specific dietary needs or just experimenting with new flavors, there are plenty of ways to make this recipe work for you. Here are some useful tips and easy swaps to help you get the most out of this smoothie, no matter what ingredients you have on hand or what dietary preferences you follow.

• Yogurt: You can use zero-fat (skyr) yogurt, full-fat yogurt or even swap with ¹/₄ cup (60 ml) heavy whipping cream. Some yogurt brands like Fage are 5% fat while other brands are 10% fat.
• Dairy-Free Smoothie: 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.
• Vegetarian or Vegan Options: 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.
• Nut-Free Smoothie: 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 in a few simple steps.

Is Zero-Fat Yogurt Keto?

Zero-fat, 0% fat or no-fat yogurt is not off limits when you follow a keto diet. In this recipe we are using Skyr which is a no-fat Icelandic-style yogurt that is just as low in carbs and just as creamy as full-fat yogurt.

Similar to other foods that are naturally low in fat (e.g. chicken breasts, cod or beef fillet steak), Skyr is a great option for a healthy low-carb diet.

But why use low-fat yogurt at all when there is a high-fat alternative?

It's a common misconception that when you go keto, you need to eat 70-85% of calories from fat. In fact, you can be keto with just 40% of calories from fat and that's because fat is the “filler”. For weight loss you typically need to use less fat, and for weigh maintenance or weight gain you may need more fat.

Keto is not about overeating fat but getting the right amount of fat. The reason most people don’t have to consider counting calories or limiting their fat intake on a keto diet is because this approach is very effective for appetite control. When you follow a low-carb diet, you will naturally eat less.

Storage & Make-Ahead

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately although they can be stored in the fridge for a short period of time. You can store the smoothie in the fridge for up to 24 hours in an airtight container. Keep in mind that it may thicken over time due to the collagen powder and nut butter. Before drinking, give it a good shake or blend again with a splash of water or almond milk to restore its creamy texture.

More High-Protein Keto Smoothies

Love smoothies? Here are more higher protein keto recipes!

• High-Protein Lemon Cheesecake Smoothie
• Blueberry & Lemon Protein Smoothie
• High-Protein Berry Smoothie
• High-Protein Chocolate Smoothie
• Raspberry & Lemon Protein Smoothie
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Protein Smoothie

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Nutritional values (per 1 smoothie)