Creamy Salted Caramel Protein Shake
A quick and easy protein shake blending rich salted caramel sauce with vanilla protein powder, banana, and Greek yogurt for a creamy, nourishing treat perfect post-workout or anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or unsweetened almond, oat, or cashew milk)
- 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt (or dairy-free coconut yogurt for vegan)
- 1/2 ripe banana, mashed
- Pinch of sea salt
- 3–4 ice cubes (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Measure out 1 scoop (30g) of vanilla protein powder, 2 tablespoons of salted caramel sauce, 1 cup (240ml) of your chosen milk, 1/4 cup (60g) of Greek yogurt, and half a ripe banana (mashed). Add a pinch of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract if using.
- Place the milk in the blender first to create a smooth base. Then add the protein powder, salted caramel sauce, Greek yogurt, mashed banana, sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Blend on high for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is creamy and smooth with a uniform light caramel color and thick, velvety texture.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more caramel or a natural sweetener if desired, then blend again for a few seconds. If too thick, add a splash more milk and pulse once more.
- If preferred chilled, add 3-4 ice cubes and blend for another 15 seconds until cold but still creamy.
- Pour into a glass or shaker bottle and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top.
Notes
Use a mild vanilla protein powder to avoid overpowering the salted caramel flavor. Add milk first to prevent clumps. For vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt and use vegan protein powder. Adjust thickness with more yogurt, banana, or milk. Warm refrigerated caramel sauce slightly before blending for better texture. Blend only 30-45 seconds to avoid frothiness. Shake or re-blend if stored overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake (about 12-16
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 27
Keywords: protein shake, salted caramel, creamy shake, post-workout, quick snack, vanilla protein, healthy treat