Description
This creamy Banana Protein Shake combines ripe bananas, almond milk, and protein powder for a nutritious post-workout drink or quick breakfast. Enhanced with peanut butter and a touch of cinnamon, it’s both delicious and satisfying, perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 1 tablespoon of natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt (optional, for creaminess)
- 1/2 cup of ice cubes (optional, for a chilled shake)
Instructions
- Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Pour 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a measuring cup.
- Get your favorite vanilla protein powder ready.
- Stir natural peanut butter to mix in any separated oils and measure out 1 tablespoon.
- Have honey or maple syrup on hand if you prefer a sweeter shake.
- Grab your ground cinnamon for added flavor.
- Measure out 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt for creaminess and have ice cubes ready if desired.
- In a blender, add the bananas, almond milk, protein powder, and peanut butter.
- Add honey or maple syrup and sprinkle in the ground cinnamon.
- Add Greek yogurt if you want a creamier texture.
- Toss in ice cubes for a refreshing shake.
- Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth. Adjust consistency with more almond milk if needed.
- Taste the shake and adjust sweetness or consistency as desired.
- Pour the shake into two glasses, perfect for sharing.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or banana slices if desired.
- Best enjoyed fresh, sip it straight from the glass.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness and thickness to your preference.
- This shake can be customized with different nut butters or protein powders.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes