Description
This Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is a delicious and nutritious beverage perfect for a quick breakfast or post-workout snack. Blending together vanilla protein powder, almond milk, frozen banana, and warm spices, this shake captures the comforting flavor of a cinnamon roll without the extra calories. It’s creamy, lightly sweetened, and packed with protein to fuel your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 frozen banana
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tablespoon almond butter or cashew butter
- 1/2 cup ice
Optional Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (for added sweetness)
- Pinch of ground nutmeg
- Dash of sea salt
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the vanilla protein powder, unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond or cashew butter, and ice into a high-speed blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all the ingredients are well combined without any lumps.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the shake and if desired, add maple syrup or honey for extra sweetness. For a more authentic cinnamon roll taste, include a pinch of ground nutmeg or a dash of sea salt and blend briefly again.
- Serve Immediately: Pour the shake into a glass and enjoy it right away for the best freshness and texture.
Notes
- Top with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a swirl of Greek yogurt for a frosted effect.
- This shake is excellent as a post-workout snack or a quick, energizing breakfast.
- You can customize the milk to dairy or non-dairy options based on your preference.
