High Protein Smoothie (Print Version)
Creamy high-protein smoothie with banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder, and berries — ready in five 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 vanilla or unflavored protein powder (about 30 grams, 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 - Pour almond milk into the blender and add sliced banana and Greek yogurt, followed by the protein powder.
02 - Spoon in peanut butter, frozen mixed berries, honey or maple syrup if using, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.
03 - Blend on high speed for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness with an additional drizzle of honey or maple syrup, if desired.
05 - Pour into two chilled glasses and enjoy while fresh.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get a silky, frothy smoothie stacked with protein without any chalky aftertaste.
- This recipe adapts to whatever shakes and add-ins are hiding in the pantry or fridge—it refuses to be boring.
02 -
- If you add the protein powder in last, it can ball up and turn the smoothie gritty—always dust it over the softer ingredients first.
- Throwing in too many ice cubes all at once can make the mixture seize up; adding four is usually perfect, six only if you love extra thickness.
03 -
- Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for five minutes so the smoothie stays extra cold and thick.
- Using frozen bananas instead of fresh ones makes every sip ultra-creamy and ramps up the milkshake feel.