This is the easiest way to turn Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix into a proper protein shake: blend a whole box with cold milk, a little frozen banana and ice for a thick, creamy shake with about 22g of protein. Because the mix is built to set into pudding, it gives the shake a milkshake-like body that plain protein powder never manages, and there is no chalky aftertaste. Honest heads-up: the mix is dairy (milk protein, not whey), so this is not a vegan shake, and the small amount of sugar comes naturally from the banana and milk rather than added sugar.
Recipe: Protein Pudding Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 1 box Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding Mix
- 1.5 cups cold milk (dairy or ultra-filtered lifts the protein)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- Handful of ice
- Optional: 1 tablespoon peanut butter or a spoon of cocoa
Instructions
- Add the milk to your blender first, then the Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix.
- Add the frozen banana, the ice and any optional add-ins.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds until thick, smooth and frothy.
- Pour into a tall glass and drink straight away, while it is cold and thick.
- No blender? Add everything except the ice to a shaker bottle, shake hard for 30 seconds, then pour over ice.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 235 |
| Protein | 22g |
| Fat | 2g |
| Sugar | 7g |
| Fiber | 3g |
Why This Recipe Works
Most protein shakes are thin and grainy because plain protein powder does not thicken liquid. Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix is different by design: it carries milk protein for the protein hit plus corn starch and emulsifiers that thicken and smooth the milk, so blended with ice it turns into a thick, frothy, milkshake-style drink. The vanilla flavour and erythritol-and-stevia sweetness mean it tastes like a treat with no added sugar from the mix, while the frozen banana adds natural sweetness, creaminess and a little fibre. A whole box blended into one glass delivers around 22g protein, and using dairy or ultra-filtered milk pushes that even higher.
Simply Desserts is a real dessert brand, not a protein supplement company trying to make dessert. That means genuine flavour, creamy texture, and clean ingredients. Each serving delivers about 22g of protein, and the Simply Desserts pudding base stays sugar-free (any sugar comes from your mix-ins).
Variations
Chocolate Peanut Butter
Use Simply Desserts Chocolate Protein Pudding mix and add a tablespoon of peanut butter for a chocolate-peanut shake (this adds calories and fat).
Banana Bread Shake
Use the Banana Protein Pudding mix, add a pinch of cinnamon and blend with the frozen banana for a banana-bread style shake.
Berry Vanilla
Swap the banana for a handful of frozen mixed berries for a fruitier, slightly tarter shake. Berries add a little natural sugar.
Higher-Protein Version
Blend with ultra-filtered dairy milk to push the protein well above 22g per glass without changing the taste much.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make a protein shake with protein pudding mix?
Yes. Blend 1 box of Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix with 1.5 cups of cold milk, half a frozen banana and a handful of ice for about 30 to 45 seconds. The mix thickens the shake into a milkshake-style drink with around 22g protein and no chalky protein-powder texture.
How much protein is in a protein pudding shake?
Made with a whole box and 1.5 cups of milk, one shake comes to roughly 22g of protein. The Simply Desserts pudding mix contributes 20g per box and the milk and banana add the rest. Using dairy or ultra-filtered milk lifts it higher.
Why is a pudding-mix shake thicker than a normal protein shake?
Because the pudding mix contains corn starch and emulsifiers designed to set milk into pudding. Blended with ice they thicken the shake into a milkshake-like texture, which is why it feels far creamier than plain protein powder shaken with milk.
Is a protein pudding shake good before or after a workout?
It works well after a workout as a convenient protein hit with some carbohydrate from the banana and milk to refuel. It is a snack-sized shake rather than a meal, so pair it with whole foods across the day to hit your overall protein target.
Is this protein shake vegan or made with whey?
Neither. Simply Desserts Vanilla Protein Pudding mix is made with milk protein (not whey) and is certified Kosher Dairy, so the shake is not vegan or dairy-free, and it is not a whey shake. The mix contains milk as an allergen.
Try Vanilla Protein Pudding
20g protein per box. Zero sugar. Real dessert flavour. Ready in 2 minutes.
