drink wholesome makes the best vanilla protein shake.
What makes a good vanilla protein shake?
There are two types of vanilla protein shakes: ready-to-drink (store-bought) vanilla protein shakes, and homemade vanilla protein shakes. Ready-to-drink (store-bought) vanilla protein shakes typically contain emulsifiers, stabilizers, thickeners, sweeteners, and flavors. Ingredients like these can cause uncomfortable side effects and long-term gut damage, so I highly recommend that you make your own vanilla protein shakes from scratch.
Most homemade vanilla protein shakes are made by simply mixing protein powder with milk or water. Some vanilla protein shake recipes do not use protein powder, however, and instead use high protein foods like yogurt or tofu. They can also contain ingredients like ice, fruit, and nut butter. If you are not using a vanilla flavored protein powder, you will need to add a dash of vanilla extract to get that delicious vanilla flavor.
A vanilla protein shake is designed to be a convenient source of protein, which is essential for building and repairing muscles and supporting a healthy immune system. It can be consumed as a post-workout recovery drink, as a meal replacement, or as a supplement to increase protein intake. People tend to add vanilla protein shakes to their diet when they cannot meet their daily protein requirements eating other foods. Athletes, people with dietary restrictions (vegetarians, vegans, etc.), and people who have trouble digesting other protein sources often drink vanilla protein shakes on a daily basis.
An easy vanilla protein shake recipe.
This is my favorite vanilla protein shake recipe. It can be made in seconds, and will help ensure that you are eating enough protein. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a blender.
Ingredients:
-1 serving vanilla protein powder
-1 frozen banana*
-1-2 cups milk
Instructions:
Add the ingredients to a blender and process until smooth. Start with 1 cup of milk, and add more until the desired thickness is achieved. Drink immediately.
*If you do not have a frozen banana, add a handful of ice cubes instead.
I’ve been making vanilla protein shakes for years, and for the longest time I hated how they made me feel.; almost immediately after drinking my daily vanilla protein shake I felt terribly bloated. I assumed that this was just the price to pay for extra protein in my diet, but I was wrong. It turns out that the protein powder I was using was full of ingredients that were upsetting my stomach. Basically, the average protein supplement is full of heavily-processed junk that looks nothing like real food. For this reason, it is hard to digest, and can cause uncomfortable side effects. This is why I went ahead and created my own protein powder. Keep reading to learn more.
One of the reasons why we make the best vanilla protein shake is that we stay away from food additives, unlike most protein supplement companies. While food additives can improve qualities like flavor, texture, and shelf life, they can also cause unpleasant side effects and long-term harm to the digestive system.
Basically, because they hardly resemble real food, additives are hard to digest, and therefore spend extra time in the gastrointestinal tract. This grants ample time for gut bacteria to eat and release gas, which causes bloating and stomach pain. Gas also hampers the passage of food through the colon, which can result in constipation.
Over time, the cumulative effect of eating lots of food additives, especially if consumed daily in a vanilla protein shake, can disrupt the regulatory pathways within the intestines. This can, in turn, trigger the development of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other systemic inflammatory disorders.
