High Protein Creamy Smoothie Base
Boost your mornings with this High Protein Creamy Smoothie Base—a perfect blend of nutrition and flavor in just 5 minutes! This velvety smoothie combines frozen bananas, unsweetened almond milk, and protein-packed ingredients like vanilla protein powder, Greek yogurt, and natural almond butter for a satisfying and energizing drink. With healthy fats and a touch of sweetness, this versatile base is perfect for customizing with your favorite add-ins like chia seeds, spinach, or berries. Whether you're fueling up after a workout or need a quick breakfast on the go, this smoothie is your new go-to for a delicious and nourishing start to the day. Keywords: high-protein smoothie, creamy smoothie recipe, nutrient-dense breakfast drink, quick smoothie base.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.25 cups unsweetened almond milk
- 1 whole frozen banana
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons natural almond butter
- 4 cubes ice cubes
Instructions
Peel the banana and cut it into chunks if not already prepped.
Add the unsweetened almond milk to a blender. This will help to loosen the thicker ingredients and blend smoothly.
Add the frozen banana pieces into the blender.
Scoop in the vanilla protein powder, ensuring an even spread over the banana pieces for better mixing.
Measure and add the Greek yogurt to the blender. This contributes to the creaminess and boosts the protein content.
Drop in the natural almond butter, which adds healthy fats and a rich flavor.
Add the ice cubes to help thicken the smoothie and give it a frosty texture.
Secure the blender lid and blend on high speed for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and creamy. Stop and scrape down sides if necessary to ensure all ingredients are incorporated.
Taste the smoothie and adjust with additional almond milk if a thinner consistency is desired or more protein powder for additional flavor and thickness.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately. Feel free to customize with add-ins like chia seeds, spinach, or berries for added nutritional benefits.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
536 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 373 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.6 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 900 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 997 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
