Looking for a plant dairy protein shake that actually tastes like dessert? This vanilla bean blend combines soy milk, Greek yogurt, and pea protein powder for a full amino acid profile in one glass. Because it layers plant and dairy protein sources together, you get 40 grams of protein without relying on any single ingredient to do all the work. For more plant-and-dairy combinations like this one, check out our full plant-dairy alternatives lineup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsweetened soy milk (high-protein plant base)
- 1/2 cup Non-fat plain Greek yogurt (dairy base)
- 1 scoop (30g) Pea protein powder (vanilla flavored)
- 1 tbsp Almond butter
- 1/2 Frozen banana (for texture)
- 1/4 tsp Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Layer the Liquids: Add the soy milk and Greek yogurt to your blender first to ensure a smooth vortex.
- Add Solids: Add the frozen banana, almond butter, and cinnamon.
- Protein Last: Add the pea protein powder on top to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the blender.
- Blend: Process on high for 45–60 seconds until completely smooth. If it’s too thick, add a splash more soy milk.
Nutritional Information for This Plant Dairy Protein Shake
This recipe yields approximately one 16-ounce serving. It contains 385 calories, 12 grams of total fat, and 42 grams of total carbohydrates, including 7 grams of dietary fiber and 14 grams of natural sugars. The combined plant and dairy sources provide 40 grams of protein, offering a complete amino acid profile including high concentrations of leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The micronutrient profile includes approximately 450 milligrams of calcium, an amount that contributes significantly toward the daily calcium needs outlined by the National Institutes of Health, along with 4 milligrams of iron and 620 milligrams of potassium.
