Late Night High Protein Snack: Casein Protein Shake Recipe
Slow-releasing casein protein shake before bed feeds your muscles while you sleep. It's the late night snack that actually serves a purpose beyond satisfying cravings.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- unsweetened almond milk 2 cups
- micellar casein protein powder (vanilla) 2 scoops
- frozen banana 0.5 pieces
- ice cubes 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- natural peanut butter 2 tbsp
- ground cinnamon 0.25 tsp
- liquid stevia (optional) 4 drops
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
12 g
19%
Protein
30 g
48%
Fat
8 g
29%
Cooking steps
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1
Add 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk to your blender as the first base ingredient.
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2
Add 2 scoops of vanilla micellar casein protein powder, ensuring even distribution to prevent clumping.
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3
Drop in 1/2 frozen banana for natural sweetness and creamy texture.
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4
Add 1 cup of ice cubes and 2 tbsp natural peanut butter. This boosts creaminess and flavor. Sprinkle in 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon.
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5
Blend on high speed for at least 60 seconds until completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides once.
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6
Taste and, if desired, add 4 drops of liquid stevia, re-blending for 5 seconds to mix thoroughly.
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7
Immediately pour into two large glasses and serve chilled for best flavor retention and texture.
Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this recipe?
Micellar casein protein powder is the defining ingredient in this shake, providing slow-digesting protein ideal for overnight muscle support and a creamy texture.
Q. How do you prevent clumping when mixing the protein powder?
To avoid clumping, add the protein powder evenly over the liquid base and blend thoroughly on high speed, pausing to scrape the sides of the blender if needed.
Q. How can I achieve a smooth, creamy texture?
Use frozen banana for natural creaminess, blend with enough ice, and include natural peanut butter which emulsifies the shake. Blending at high speed for at least a minute is key.
Q. What is the nutrition breakdown per serving?
Each serving (350g) delivers about 250 kcal, with 30g protein (48% of calories), 12g carbohydrates (19%), and 8g fat (29%), making it a high-protein late night snack.
Q. Is this shake suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, all the ingredients, including the casein, are vegetarian friendly, and the recipe uses plant-based milk and natural seasonings.
