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Prep Time
- Prep: 3 minutes
- Blend: 1–2 minutes
- Total: 5 minutes
- Servings: 1 large shake
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana (frozen for extra creaminess)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3–5 ice cubes
- Optional: 1 tsp peanut butter (for richer, dessert-like flavor)
- Optional sweetener: honey, stevia, or monk fruit (if needed)
Instructions
Step 1: Add ingredients
Add the following into a blender:
- banana
- protein powder
- milk
- Greek yogurt
- cinnamon
- vanilla
- ice cubes
Step 2: Blend
Blend on high for 30–60 seconds until:
- smooth
- thick
- creamy (milkshake consistency)
Step 3: Taste & adjust
- Add sweetener if needed
- Add more milk if too thick
- Add more ice if you want it colder
Step 4: Serve
Pour into a glass and sprinkle a little cinnamon on top.
Optional Variations
- Chocolate version: add 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Coffee version: add ½ cup cold coffee
- Extra dessert version: add peanut butter or a few oats
- Lower-calorie version: skip yogurt or peanut butter
Tips
- Frozen banana = thick, creamy “milkshake” texture
- Greek yogurt boosts creaminess and protein
- Cinnamon enhances sweetness without sugar
- Blend longer for smoother texture
