High Protein Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy, protein-rich smoothie with banana, yogurt, berries and nut butter, 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 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 - Place unsweetened almond milk, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder in the blender.
02 - Add natural peanut butter, frozen mixed 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 smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness by adding a small amount of honey or maple syrup if desired.
05 - Pour the smoothie into two serving glasses and consume immediately for best quality.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It feels like an energy boost in a glass, and no two mornings ever taste quite the same.
  • Combining classic breakfast flavors means you never miss pancakes or toast—while still feeling ready for the day.
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  • Adding the berries before the ice sometimes jams the blender—switching the order means fewer mid-smoothie rescues.
  • Testing protein powders taught me some overpower the fruit; a mild one lets everything else shine.
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  • Using a ripe banana gives unmatched sweetness and body to your smoothie.
  • A pinch of salt can bring all the flavors forward if you like a little complexity.