High-Protein Vanilla Smoothie Recipe With Bananas & Cinnamon (5 Ingredients, 5 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Smoothies Beverages Breakfast Brunch Snacks Desserts Gluten-free

I'm always looking for easy ways to get more healthy protein into my diet. If you are, too, then check out this super simple vanilla smoothie recipe. The high-protein vanilla smoothie recipe with bananas and cinnamon tastes like dessert but is as nutritious as it is delicious!

This refreshing high-protein smoothie recipe packs a protein punch (check out the health benefits of protein), thanks to the vanilla protein powder, milk and Greek yogurt. And, thanks to the bananas, it also has plenty of other nutrients (check out the health benefits of bananas). The cinnamon adds flavor while adding the health benefits of cinnamon, too.

To make this gluten-free vanilla smoothie recipe, here's what you'll need to gather: milk of choice, plain Greek yogurt (check out the health benefits of Greek yogurt), vanilla protein powder (check the label if you need to be sure it's gluten-free), frozen bananas and ground cinnamon. The ice is optional, if you want it extra cold. You just combine the ingredients in a blender then serve it up in your favorite glasses. Add a sprinkle of cinnamon on top, if you like.

Serve this delicious, nutritious smoothie for breakfast, as an energizing snack whenever you need a pick-me-up throughout your busy day, or even as a healthier dessert. I made a pitcher full of vanilla smoothies for a brunch gathering and everyone loved their cool and creamy beverage!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups milk of choice (2 percent, almond milk, etc.)
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
• 1 cup (about 3 small) bananas, frozen in chunks
• 1/3 teaspoon ground cinnamon (or to taste)
• 1/2 cup ice (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. In a blender, add all the ingredients. (I used 2 percent milk, but you could use almond milk or another preferred milk. I used Truvani plant-based vanilla protein powder, which is gluten-free, but you can use your preferred protein powder. You can add half a cup of ice, if desired, but that's optional.)
2. Blend until smooth, about 30 seconds.
3. Pour into your favorite smoothie glasses. Sprinkle with a dash of cinnamon, if you like, and serve.

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