Description
A rich, creamy, and bright high-protein breakfast shake that tastes like banana bread batter. It combines ripe bananas, vanilla protein powder, almond butter, and warm spices for a velvety smooth drink that fuels you like a meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe bananas (frozen preferred)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (whey isolate or plant-based)
- 1 cup milk (dairy, almond, or oat)
- 1 tbsp smooth almond butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice cubes (if bananas are not frozen)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Peel bananas and break into chunks. Freeze for at least two hours for a thick shake, or use fresh with extra ice.
- Pour milk and almond butter into a high-speed blender. Add maple syrup if using. Blend on low to mix.
- Add protein powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Add bananas (fresh or frozen).
- Blend on high for 45-60 seconds until thick and creamy. Scrape down sides if needed. Adjust consistency with more milk or ice.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or spice levels as desired.
- Pour into a glass or shaker bottle. Garnish with cinnamon or chocolate chips if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use frozen bananas to achieve a thick, frosty texture without watering down the flavor with ice. Mix protein powder with a little milk first to prevent clumping. A pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon juice enhances the banana flavor and cuts sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large glass
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
Keywords: banana bread protein shake, high protein breakfast, healthy smoothie, post-workout recovery, gluten-free shake, creamy protein shake