Description
Discover a protien smoothie easy recipe that fuels your day—simple, tasty, and perfect for a quick breakfast boost.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- ½ frozen banana
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and place a blender pitcher on the base.
- Pour the almond milk into the blender first – this helps the blades move smoothly.
- Add the whey protein powder, then the frozen banana, rolled oats, and peanut butter.
- Sprinkle in the cinnamon and vanilla extract.
- If you like a thicker texture, toss in a handful of ice cubes.
- Secure the lid and blend on high for 30‑45 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. You should see the oats fully broken down and no streaks of banana.
- Stop the blender, taste, and adjust if needed – a pinch more cinnamon or a splash more almond milk can balance flavor and consistency.
- Pour the smoothie into a tall glass, sprinkle a tiny dash of cinnamon on top for garnish, and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Use a high‑speed blender; it crushes the oats and ice without leaving grainy bits.
- Freeze the banana ahead of time – it gives the drink a silky texture without diluting flavor.
- If you’re dairy‑free, make sure the whey protein is whey isolate or choose a plant‑based protein that still provides 20‑25 g protein per scoop.
- For extra micronutrients, add a handful of fresh spinach; the flavor is masked by the banana and peanut butter.
- Drink the smoothie within 30 minutes of blending to enjoy the freshest taste and optimal nutrient absorption.
- 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: protien smoothie easy