A smooth, protein-packed smoothie blending frozen banana, cocoa, and cinnamon for a balanced chocolate flavor with a hint of spice.
Chocolate Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
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A smooth, protein-packed smoothie blending frozen banana, cocoa, and cinnamon for a balanced chocolate flavor with a hint of spice.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
Gluten free
Ingredients
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servings
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- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 medium (118.0 g)frozen banana
- 1.0 scoopprotein powder
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp (1.3 g)ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender.
- Add the frozen banana, protein powder, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen banana slices if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use frozen banana to achieve a creamy texture without needing extra ice. Substitute almond milk for a dairy-free version.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make chocolate cinnamon protein smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make chocolate cinnamon protein smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
364
Calories / serving
9.6g
Fat
44.2g
Carbs
31.3g
Protein
25.5g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~364 cal · 10g fat · 44g carbs · 31g protein · 26g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 364 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 69 min·4.0 mi·~8050 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 49 min·2.5 mi·~4900 steps
- Moderate cycling 37 min·7.4 mi
- Swimming laps 51 min
- Jogging 36 min·3.0 mi·~5750 steps
- Stair climbing 34 min·~3050 steps
- Dancing 59 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 37 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 85 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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