A creamy protein shake with warm cinnamon and sweet vanilla notes, blended with banana and a touch of honey for a cinnamon roll inspired flavor.
Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend in batches if your blender is small.
- 1.0 cup (240.0 ml)milk or unsweetened soy milk
- 1.0 scoopvanilla protein powder (about 20–25 g protein)
- 1.0 medium (120.0 g)frozen banana, sliced
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- 1 ½ tsp (3.6 g)ground cinnamon
- 1.0 tbsp (21.0 g)honey
- 1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
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Instructions
- Add the milk or soy milk, vanilla protein powder, frozen banana, ice cubes, ground cinnamon, honey, and pure vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 30-60 seconds, ensuring the ice is fully crushed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding more honey if desired; blend briefly again if needed.
- Pour into a large glass and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Tips
- Use a ripe frozen banana for natural sweetness and creamy texture.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, substitute pure vanilla extract with vanilla bean paste.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make cinnamon roll protein shake?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 large shake.
How should I store cinnamon roll protein shake?
Consume immediately for best taste and texture; leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours but may separate, so stir well before drinking.
Can I make cinnamon roll protein shake ahead?
Prepare ingredients in advance and freeze banana slices for a cold shake ready in minutes.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (about 20–25 g protein). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~396 cal · 7g fat · 55g carbs · 31g protein · 36g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 396 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 75 min·4.4 mi·~8800 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 54 min·2.7 mi·~5400 steps
- Moderate cycling 40 min·8.0 mi
- Swimming laps 55 min
- Jogging 39 min·3.3 mi·~6250 steps
- Stair climbing 37 min·~3350 steps
- Dancing 64 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 40 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 92 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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