High Protein Smoothie (Printable Version)
Creamy high-protein blend with banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder and nut butter — ready in five minutes for breakfast or recovery.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 medium banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
→ Protein
04 - 1 scoop (about 30 grams) vanilla or unflavored protein powder, whey or plant-based
→ Add-ins
05 - 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, to taste
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
09 - 4 to 6 ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Add almond milk, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder to the blender.
02 - Add peanut butter, frozen mixed berries, honey or maple syrup if using, ground cinnamon if desired, and ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey or maple syrup if needed.
05 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This smoothie tastes like dessert but sets you up to tackle the busiest days with energy.
- The effortless blending and easy clean-up made it a go-to before gym sessions and meetings alike.
02 -
- Piling ice at the bottom before liquid can jam your blender and ruin the consistency.
- Switching to plant-based yogurt made my smoothies surprisingly airy and equally filling.
03 -
- Let frozen berries sit a minute before blending so they break down easier.
- Blending for a few seconds longer makes for a surprisingly creamier texture.