This Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is excellent for you if you enjoy warm, gooey cinnamon buns but want something healthier and full of protein. It has a thick, creamy texture and tastes like a newly made cinnamon roll, but it doesn’t have all the sugar.
This shake is ready in only a few minutes, whether you want it for breakfast, after a workout, or as a dessert.
Let’s mix it up!
Ingredients
- 1 cup of milk (dairy or not)
- 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder
- ½ frozen banana (to make it creamy)
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter (for richness)
- 1 tablespoon of oat flour or almond flour (for the doughy taste)
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ tsp butter extract (the key to getting the authentic cinnamon roll flavor!)
- ½ cup of ice cubes
For toppings (optional but really tasty!):
- A drizzle of frosting that doesn’t have sugar in it (see how to create it below!)
- A sprinkle of cinnamon
- Cinnamon stick to decorate
Instructions
- Put the milk, vanilla protein powder, banana, almond butter, oat flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, butter extract, and ice cubes in a blender.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds, or until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Put the thick shake in a large glass.
- Make the icing without sugar (optional but great!): Blend together 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla essence, and a splash of almond milk until creamy.
- Pour the frosting over the shake, sprinkle cinnamon on top, and add a cinnamon stick.
Tips & Variations
- Use a banana that has been frozen! It makes the shake much thicker and creamier.
- Want it to be even thicker? Add more ice or 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt.
- No dairy? Use coconut, oat, or almond milk.
- No butter extract? Change it to ½ tsp of heated coconut oil.
- Want more spice? Add a little bit of pumpkin spice or nutmeg.
- No protein powder? Add ½ cup of Greek yogurt to your diet to get more protein.
- Want it to be sweeter? Put in ½ tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- More indulgent? Mix in some crushed cinnamon cookies without sugar!
Storage
Best when it’s fresh! If you make it ahead of time, keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and mix it before you drink it.
Conclusion
That’s all there is to it; your Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is ready to drink! It’s creamy, warm, and full of cinnamon roll flavor, but you won’t feel bad about it! Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went. Thanks! 🍂🥤✨