Description
This Cinnamon-Bun Protein Shake blends the cozy flavors of your favorite breakfast pastry into a creamy, nourishing smoothie. With warm cinnamon spice, natural sweetness from banana, and a boost of plant-based protein, this shake is perfect for busy mornings or post-workout fuel. It’s dairy-free, delicious, and ready in minutes—like a hug in a glass.
Ingredients
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1 ripe banana
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1 scoop oat or vanilla protein powder
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1 tablespoon almond butter
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
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¾ cup dairy-free milk (such as almond or oat milk)
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½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
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Prepare Ingredients: Peel the banana and gather all other ingredients.
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Load the Blender: Add banana, protein powder, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, nutmeg (if using), dairy-free milk, and ice cubes into a high-speed blender.
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Blend: Blend on high for 30–45 seconds or until smooth and creamy.
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Taste & Adjust: Taste the shake and, if needed, blend in a pitted date or a small splash of maple syrup for extra sweetness.
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Serve: Pour into a glass or mason jar. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon, a banana slice, or a cinnamon stick for flair.
Notes
Use a frozen banana for a thicker, colder shake.
Feel free to swap almond butter with peanut, cashew, or sunflower seed butter.
Add chia seeds or rolled oats to make it even more filling.
Pair with toast, fresh fruit, or a granola bar for a complete breakfast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cinnamon-bun protein shake, healthy cinnamon smoothie, banana protein shake, vegan cinnamon shake, oat protein drink