High Protein Smoothie (Printer-friendly)
Creamy, protein-rich banana and Greek yogurt smoothie with nut butter and berries—ready in 5 minutes.
# 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 (about 1 ounce) vanilla or unflavored protein powder, 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 - Combine almond milk, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder in blender.
02 - Incorporate peanut or almond butter, frozen berries, optional honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and ice cubes into blender.
03 - Process mixture on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and modify sweetness with additional honey or maple syrup if necessary.
05 - Divide mixture evenly between two glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Advice:
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- This is that magical breakfast you can sip while running out the door and feel good about.
- It’s endlessly customizable and sneaks in a protein boost without tasting chalky or artificial.
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- I once overloaded the blender and learned the hard way: always add liquids first for a smooth blend and avoid those stubborn protein powder pockets.
- Swapping in frozen banana or freezing the yogurt beforehand makes it taste like dessert — the upgrade is wild!
03 -
- Start on a low setting and build up — you’ll avoid air pockets and get a smoother pour.
- Switch up the berries for a seasonal twist; strawberries or cherries add extra freshness in summer.