High Protein Smoothie (Printable)
Protein-packed smoothie with almond milk, banana, Greek yogurt and berries—quick fuel for morning or post-workout.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
02 - 1 medium banana, sliced
03 - 1/2 cup nonfat or low-fat Greek yogurt
→ Protein
04 - 1 scoop vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 1 ounce)
→ 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
# Steps:
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.
03 - Secure the lid and blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds, or until the mixture is very smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and add more honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness if desired.
05 - Divide smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve at once.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It’s the answer for busy mornings when you want energy but don’t want to cook.
- It sneaks in protein and nutrients without sacrificing creaminess or flavor.
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- If you dump in all the powder and nut butter before liquids, you risk stubborn clumps that take ages to blend out.
- Adding ice last and blending in bursts gave me the smoothest result—once I even tried skipping ice, and it just wasn’t the same.
03 -
- Don’t skip letting the blender run a little longer; it makes everything silkier without stray berry seeds.
- Switching up the nut butter changes the entire mood of the smoothie—cashew is mellow, almond is cozy, peanut is the classic treat.