High Protein Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy, energizing high-protein smoothie with banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and berries for quick fuel.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 medium banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, nonfat or low-fat
→ Protein
04 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30 g, whey or plant-based)
→ Add-ins
05 - 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter or almond butter
06 - 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
07 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional, to taste
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional
09 - 4 to 6 ice cubes
# Directions:
01 - Place almond milk, banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder into the blender.
02 - Add peanut butter, frozen berries, honey or maple syrup if using, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust the sweetness or consistency as needed.
05 - Pour into two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one will guess it’s secretly packed with protein it just tastes like a creamy treat.
- It’s endlessly adaptable for whatever you have in your pantry or fridge.
02 -
- Adding too many ice cubes waters everything down – three to five is the Goldilocks zone.
- If you blend the nut butter last, it clumps and won’t distribute evenly, so always add it before ice goes in.
03 -
- Save a few berries to drop in the glass right before serving for a burst of color and texture.
- For an even thicker shake, use frozen banana and a little less milk.