Description
This creamy Banana Protein Shake is a nutritious blend of ripe bananas, protein powder, and nut butter, perfect for breakfast or post-workout. Quick to make and customizable, it offers a delicious way to fuel your day. Enjoy it chilled or with added toppings for extra flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas
- 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- 2 tablespoons 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
- Select Your Bananas: Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Measure Your Milk: Pour 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a measuring cup.
- Gather Your Protein Powder: Get your favorite vanilla protein powder ready.
- Scoop the Peanut Butter: Measure out 2 tablespoons of natural peanut butter (or almond butter).
- Sweeten It Up: Have honey or maple syrup on hand for optional sweetness.
- Add Some Spice: Measure out 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Optional Ingredients: If desired, prepare 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt and 1/2 cup of ice cubes.
- Peel and Slice the Bananas: Peel and slice the bananas into smaller pieces.
- Combine Ingredients in Blender: Add the sliced bananas, almond milk, protein powder, peanut butter, and cinnamon to the blender. Include Greek yogurt and ice cubes if using.
- Sweeten to Taste: Drizzle in honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend on high speed for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
- Taste Test: Taste the shake and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more honey or maple syrup and blending again.
- Prepare Your Glasses: Chill your glasses in the freezer for a few minutes if desired.
- Pour the Shake: Pour the shake into prepared glasses.
- Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle extra cinnamon or add banana slices as a garnish. A dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of peanut butter can elevate the shake.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh with a straw or spoon.
Notes
- Store any leftover shake in an airtight container in the fridge and consume within 24 hours.
- If the shake separates, give it a quick blend before enjoying.
- Add a handful of spinach or kale for a nutritional boost without altering the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes