Vanilla Almond Protein Shake

½ cup ice

1 tablespoon sliced almonds

1 cup water, divided

⅔ cup powdered non-fat milk

1 teaspoon fat-free, sugar-free vanilla pudding mix (such as Jell-o®)

Blend ice, almonds, and 1/4 cup water in a blender until the almonds have been pulverized. Add remaining water, powdered milk, and pudding mix; continue blending until smooth.