Description
This Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious blend that captures the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll while providing a high-protein boost. Perfect for breakfast, a snack, or post-workout recovery, it combines vanilla protein powder, almond milk, banana, oats, and warming cinnamon, resulting in a creamy, satisfying smoothie that’s both healthy and flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add almond milk, protein powder, banana, rolled oats, nut butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup if using, and ice cubes to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring that all ingredients are well combined and the texture is thick and luscious.
- Serve: Pour the shake into a tall glass, sprinkle with extra ground cinnamon on top for garnish, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and creamy texture.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, use a whole frozen banana instead of half.
- To boost protein content, add Greek yogurt or an extra half scoop of protein powder.
- For a more decadent cinnamon roll flavor, blend in 1 tablespoon of cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
