Dairy Free Protein Shakes: 10 Tasty Recipes

Nothing beats a dairy-free protein shake full of fresh, ripe ingredients to start the day. From the minute you finish your morning smoothie/shake, you can already feel the energy boost that the greens, fruits, and superfoods provide your body. Smoothies are quick and easy to make, and packed with nutrients, making healthy meals a breeze. Dairy-free protein shakes, however, are harder to come by. So, if you are vegan or lactose intolerant, you will absolutely love these 10 dairy-free protein shake recipes! What about protein? Vegan protein powders made from brown rice, hemp, or pea protein, as well as spirulina, chia seeds, and nut butter can be added to your plant-based shakes to make them higher in protein. This is a perfect way to get that extra protein when you are training and looking to build muscle. Plus, when you get your protein from plant-based sources, you will also get vital vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants in your system as well! So, without further ado, let’s get into the healthy recipes:

Dairy-free protein shakes are the perfect breakfast to help you start each morning right

In this article

• What are the best dairy-free protein shake recipes?
  • Customizable Vanilla Vegan Protein Shake
  • Salted Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Shake
  • Dirty Chai Protein Shake
  • Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Protein Smoothie
  • Gut Healing Blueberry Smoothie
  • Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake
  • Tropical Mango Protein Shake
  • Protein Banana Protein Smoothie for Weight Gain
  • Superfood Vegan Protein Shake
  • Green Protein Power Shake

What are the best dairy-free protein shake recipes?

Below you will find 10 of the tastiest dairy-free/vegan protein smoothie recipes. They range in tastes and ingredients, so there is something for everyone! From customizable creamy shakes to fruity delights and veggie-packed smoothies, these recipes do not require any animal products to give you an amazing amount of protein. Remember that you can substitute each ingredient with something you know you love. For example, if you see a recipe calling for almond milk, but you only have some leftover oat milk in the fridge, do not run to the grocery store. Utilize the ingredients you already have at home!

These creamy protein shake recipes do not contain any animal products 

Customizable Vanilla Vegan Protein Shake

Protein: 22 grams

Total time to make: 5 minutes

Base Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond, coconut, oat, rice, etc.)
• 2 scoops of vanilla vegan protein powder
• 1 tablespoon MCT oil (optional)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Customizable Ingredients:

• vegetables – add ½ cup frozen spinach
• fruits – add ½ cup frozen fruit of choice (bananas, strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
• for energy – add ¼ teaspoon Maca powder
• for a protein boost – add 2 tablespoons of peanut powder
• more healthy fats – add 2 tablespoons unsalted creamy nut butter (natural)
• for extra sweetness – add 1 tablespoon of paleo chocolate chunks

Step-by-step instructions:

1. First, grab your blender and all your ingredients.
2. Second, add all of the protein shake ingredients – dairy-free milk, vegan protein powder, and ice cubes.
3. Next add your customizable ingredients of choice – fruits, veggies, nut butter, etc.
4. Finally, blend until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.

Enjoy!

Customize it or have it plain vanilla – the choice is up to you

Add forest fruits to the base ingredients if you are feeling extra fruity that day

Salted Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Shake

Protein: 13 grams

Total time to make: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 3 pitted dates
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or other plant-based milk of choice)
• 1 cup frozen cauliflower
• ¼ cup oats
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• a pinch of salt

Customizable Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon cacao powder
• 2 scoops protein powder
• 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
• 1 cup frozen or fresh spinach

Step-by-step instructions:

1. First, soak the pitted dates in warm water for at least 5 minutes, so they can soften up.
2. Next, add all other ingredients to a blender – the pitted dates, almond milk, cauliflower, oats, peanut butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
3. Then add any of the optional ingredients to the mixture and blend everything until smooth.

Enjoy!

You cannot tell there are veggies hiding in this tasty protein shake, right

Gather all your ingredients and make the perfect sweet breakfast smoothie 

Dirty Chai Protein Shake

Protein: 25 grams

Total time to make: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup coffee (chilled)
• 1/4 cup coconut milk (or almond milk)
• 3 dried pitted dates
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 teaspoon ginger (both fresh or dried work)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 scoops of chai flavored protein powder (for extra protein)
• some ice

Step-by-step instructions:

1. First, start by soaking the pitted dates in warm water for at least 5 minutes, so they can soften up and be easier to blend.
2. Next, add all other ingredients to a blender and blend everything until smooth.

Enjoy!

This modern drink can turn into a dairy-free protein smoothie any day

Strawberry Banana Oatmeal Protein Smoothie

Protein: 12 grams

Total time to make: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup almond milk (or any other plant-based milk)
• 1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 cup oats
• 1 banana
• 1 scoop plant-based vanilla protein powder

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Place all ingredients into a blender in the order that is listed.
2. Blend everything until smooth.

Enjoy!

Strawberries and bananas, name a better combination 

Bananas are the perfect creamy smoothie ingredient 

Gut Healing Blueberry Smoothie

Protein: 33 grams

Total time to make: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup wild frozen blueberries
• 3/4 cup filtered water
• 2 tablespoons cashew butter or almond butter
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a pinch of salt

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend the mixture until everything is smooth.
3. Finally, sip slowly and chew it a little as you drink it to help optimize digestion.

Enjoy!

This yummy blueberry smoothie has 33 grams of protein 

Blueberries are amazing for good digestion

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Protein Shake

Protein: 21 grams

Total time to make: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 large ripe bananas (frozen also works)
• 1/2 cup frozen raspberries
• 3 tablespoons nut butter
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• 3 tablespoons ground flax
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 3 tablespoons raw cacao powder
• 2 soft dates (for extra sweetness)
• 1 1/2 cups oat milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choice)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Start by adding the bananas, raspberries, nut butter, hemp seeds, flax seeds, chia seeds, cacao powder, and pitted dates to a blender.
2. Next, add the milk and then blend at high speed until the mixture is smooth.

Enjoy!

Nothing compares to the taste of dark chocolate and raspberries

Raspberries add a nice sour taste to smoothies and shakes

Tropical Mango Protein Shake

Protein: 28 grams

Total time to make: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choice)
• 1 cup frozen mango chunks
• 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Start, by placing all the ingredients in a blender – almond milk, Greek yogurt, mango, vanilla protein powder, honey, and vanilla extract.
2. Next, blend until smooth and serve!

Enjoy!

This fruity protein drink makes mornings delightful 

The mango is known as the king of all fruits

Protein Banana Protein Smoothie for Weight Gain

Protein: 66 grams

Total time to make:  5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp peanut butter (or any other nut butter)
• 1 scoop vegan chocolate protein powder
• 2 cups of your favorite plant-based milk
• 2 medium ripe bananas (frozen also work)
• ½ cup avocado chunks (frozen also work)
• 1 cup soy or coconut yogurt
• 4 shots espresso
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• ½ cup oats
• 1 tbsp hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp flaxseeds
• some ice cubes

Step-by-step instructions:

1. First, start by brewing your espresso shots.
2. Add all ingredients into a blender and blend the mixture until smooth.
3. Make sure to add water or more milk at a time if the smoothie is too thick.

Enjoy!

This protein smoothie has more than 1 000 calories 

Peanut butter adds lots of healthy fats to every shake

Superfood Vegan Protein Shake

Protein: 17 grams

Total time to make: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of almond milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choice)
• 3 ripe bananas (both fresh or frozen work)
• 1 tablespoon of Maca powder
• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons of cacao nibs
• 1 teaspoon of hemp seeds
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
• 2 large pinches of Himalayan pink salt
• some Goji berries (for garnish)

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Start by combining the ingredients in this order – almond milk, banana, cacao nibs, Maca powder, chia seeds, hemp seeds, vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink salt in a blender.
2. Next, blend until everything is smooth and well-combined.
3. Finally, garnish with Goji berries and serve!

Enjoy!

This superfood protein shake is the perfect morning energizer 

Flax seeds and hemp hearts are just some of the superfood ingredients 

Green Protein Power Shake

Protein: 20 grams

Total time to make:  5 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any other plant-based milk of your choice)
• 1 ripe banana (frozen also works)
• ½ cup chopped mango (frozen)
• 1 or 2 large handfuls of baby spinach
• ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 tbsp hemp seeds
• ½ scoop vegan vanilla protein powder
• some water to thin out the shake

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Start by layering the spinach, banana, mango, pumpkin seeds, and hemp seeds in your blender.
2. Then add the almond milk and blend until the mixture and the pumpkin seeds are really smooth.

Enjoy!

If you want to be extra healthy on the morning, opt for a green smoothie 

Green is good!