Description
Discover a delicious protein smoothie recipe that fuels your day with creamy texture, natural sweetness, and lasting energy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice)
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ frozen banana, sliced
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
- Optional: 1 teaspoon chia seeds for extra fiber
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place the almond milk in the blender first – this helps the blades move smoothly.
- Add the frozen banana, rolled oats, and peanut butter. The banana gives natural sweetness while the oats add thickness.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon, vanilla extract, and protein powder. If you’re using chia seeds, toss them in now.
- Top with the ice cubes. Blend on high for 30‑45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You should see a thick, velvety texture that coats the back of a spoon.
- Stop the blender and taste. If you prefer a thinner consistency, add a splash more almond milk and blend for another 10 seconds.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass, sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon on top for garnish, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a frozen banana rather than fresh; it prevents the smoothie from becoming watery.
- If your blender struggles with the oats, grind them into a fine powder first.
- For a dairy‑free protein boost, swap whey powder for a plant‑based pea or soy protein.
- Adjust sweetness by adding a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, but remember the banana already provides a gentle sweetness.
- Serve immediately for the best texture; the longer it sits, the thicker it may become as the oats absorb liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: protein smoothie