Description
A creamy, dairy-free shake blending tangy lemon, ripe banana, and coconut cream. Offers 20g plant-based protein per serving for post-workout recovery or dessert inspiration.
Ingredients
1 cup almond milk (unsweetened)
1 medium ripe banana
1 scoop vanilla vegan protein powder (25g protein variant)
2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tbsp lemon zest
1 tbsp maple syrup (or agave)
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup coconut cream (or dairy-free yogurt)
Optional: 2-3 ice cubes (lightly frozen)
Instructions
Add almond milk to blender first for smooth blending
Peel and add banana
Mix in coconut cream
Blend protein powder into liquid base
Drizzle in lemon juice and syrup
Add zest and vanilla extract
Blend until smooth (5 seconds on low power)
Optional: Add ice cubes for a chilled texture
Notes
Use overripe bananas for maximum natural sweetness
Adjust maple syrup to personal preference
Substitute frozen banana for colder texture
Close container when storing to maintain zest potency
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Protein Shake Recipes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 shake
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg