Description
A post-workout protein smoothie blending cinnamon, almond milk, and fruit with vanilla protein powder. Features frozen banana for creaminess and tart apple for a spiced pie-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
1 medium apple, cored and diced
1 banana (preferably frozen)
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Wash and dice the apple. Peel the banana if it’s not frozen.
Combine apple, banana, almond milk, protein powder, and cinnamon in a blender. Add maple syrup if desired. Blend in two stages: pulse first, then blend on high speed until smooth.
Notes
For a creamier texture, use frozen banana halves.
Dice the apple uniformly to avoid large chunks.
Add chia seeds (1 tbsp) 30 seconds before blending for an oat-like texture.
Replace almond milk with oat or soy milk if preferred.
Omit maple syrup at your own risk—it balances the protein powder’s bitterness.
Pair with turkey egg sandwiches for added protein balance.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Protein Shake Recipes
- Cuisine: Modern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 oz (350 ml)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 0mg