High Protein Smoothie (Printable)
Creamy, protein-packed breakfast smoothie with almond milk, banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder and berries.
# What You'll 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 (whey or plant-based, approximately 30 grams)
→ 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, to taste (optional)
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
09 - 4 to 6 ice cubes
# Method:
01 - Add almond milk, banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder to a blender.
02 - Add peanut butter, frozen berries, honey or maple syrup if using, cinnamon if desired, and ice cubes to the blender.
03 - Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
04 - Pause to taste and add more sweetener if desired, then blend again briefly to incorporate.
05 - Pour the smoothie evenly into two glasses and serve right away for best texture.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It's a secret weapon for busy mornings—creamy, filling, and you can drink it on the go.
- Every ingredient can be customized, so you're never stuck with a boring breakfast.
02 -
- If you add the powder on top of the ice, it clumps and refuses to blend—instead, layer it above the yogurt for best mixing.
- I only realized after many tries that blending too long warms the smoothie and ruins the texture, so short bursts are your friend.
03 -
- A frozen banana makes all the difference for creaminess and chill—slice them before freezing for easier blending.
- Spinning the smoothie in short pulses creates a thicker, colder texture and lets you control the consistency.