Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake that’s perfect for a post-workout boost or a quick breakfast. This creamy shake combines vanilla protein, almond butter, and warm cinnamon flavors, delivering a high-protein, gluten-free smoothie that’s both satisfying and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1 tablespoon almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Optional Toppings
- Whipped cream
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Crushed cinnamon cereal
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Combine the almond milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, almond butter, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, optional maple syrup or honey, and ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for about 30-60 seconds until the mixture is creamy and smooth with no chunks remaining.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the shake and add more cinnamon or sweetener if desired to suit your preference.
- Serve: Pour the shake into a glass. Optionally, top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon or crushed cinnamon cereal for extra flavor and texture.
- Enjoy Immediately: Consume right away for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a thicker shake, reduce the amount of milk or add a dollop of Greek yogurt.
- You can boost fiber content by adding oats or chia seeds to the blender.
- This shake is ideal for post-workout recovery or a quick, nutritious breakfast on the go.
- If using a different protein powder flavor, adjust cinnamon and sweetener amounts accordingly.
- Use unsweetened almond milk to keep sugar content low.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
