High Protein Smoothie (Printable)

Creamy high-protein smoothie with banana, Greek yogurt, protein powder and berries - ready in minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (whey or plant-based, about 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

# How to Make:

01 - Place unsweetened almond milk, sliced banana, Greek yogurt, and protein powder into a blender.
02 - Add natural peanut or almond butter, frozen mixed berries, honey or maple syrup if desired, ground cinnamon, and ice cubes.
03 - Blend on high power for 30 to 45 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
04 - Taste and add additional sweetener if needed according to preference.
05 - Divide the smoothie evenly between two glasses and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It’s like having a milkshake for breakfast, except you won’t feel an ounce of guilt afterward.
  • The fast prep means you’ll never have to skip fueling up, even on the busiest days.
02 -
  • Overfilling the blender always ends in a sticky mess (trust me—clean up before the smoothie dries).
  • Blending the milk and yogurt first means the powders mix in without clumps.
03 -
  • Freezing your banana slices beforehand means no need for extra ice (and no watered down flavor).
  • A pinch of salt actually rounds out the sweetness, especially if using nut butter.

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