Description
Indulge in a protein-packed delight with this scrumptious Protein Smoothie recipe. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a post-workout refuel, this creamy blend of almond milk, protein powder, fruit, and nut butter will leave you satisfied and energized.
Ingredients
Scale
Smoothie Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1 medium banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries (or any fruit of choice)
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker texture)
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add almond milk, protein powder, banana, frozen berries, peanut butter, chia seeds or flaxseeds, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Taste and adjust thickness by adding more milk if desired.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Swap banana for Greek yogurt for extra protein and tangy flavor.
- Use plant-based protein powder for a vegan option.
- Add fresh spinach for extra greens without altering the taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
