Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie Recipe
Frozen banana blended with almond milk, rolled oats, chia seeds, vanilla protein powder, and warm cinnamon create a breakfast smoothie that tastes like dessert. Greek yogurt adds richness and protein while honey or maple syrup optional sweetness. Topped with a cinnamon sprinkle.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 banana, frozen, large
- 2 tablespoons rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup(optional)
- ice cubes, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Blend almond milk, frozen banana, rolled oats, and chia seeds until smooth.
- 2
Add vanilla protein powder, cinnamon, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the blender.
- 3
If desired, add honey or maple syrup for additional sweetness.
- 4
Add ice cubes and blend again, adjusting consistency with more ice or milk as needed.
- 5
Pour into a glass and sprinkle cinnamon on top.
Tips
Chia seeds thicken the smoothie and add fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.
Freeze banana ahead for better texture and natural sweetness.
Good to Know
Refrigerate for up to 24 hours before blending for best texture.
Freeze banana slices in advance. Pre-measure dry ingredients in containers for quick morning prep.
Drink immediately for best texture. Garnish with cinnamon sprinkle.
Common Mistakes
Over-blend to avoid over-oxidizing and creating a gritty texture.
Skip thawing frozen banana before blending to avoid lumps; use straight from freezer.
Add honey or syrup before blending to avoid artificial sweetness from powder flavor.