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Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake

Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A cinnamon roll-flavored protein shake that’s creamy, nutritious, and perfect for breakfast or post-workout fuel.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 8 ounces unsweetened almond milk
  • ½ banana
  • ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup ice

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients

Gather and measure all ingredients. Using cold almond milk and frozen banana or chilled ice gives the shake a smooth, milkshake-like texture.

Layer in the Blender

Add ingredients to the blender in this order:

1 scoop vanilla protein powder

8 oz unsweetened almond milk

½ banana

¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup ice

💡 Adding the liquid before the powder helps avoid clumping.

Initial Blend

Pulse a few times to break up the ice and banana.

Then blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until the shake is fully smooth.

Adjust Thickness (Optional)

If the shake is too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of almond milk at a time and blend again until the desired consistency is reached.

Blend for an additional 10–15 seconds to ensure a creamy, even texture.

Serve

Pour into a tall glass and enjoy immediately.

Top with a dusting of cinnamon or a swirl of Greek yogurt for that cinnamon roll “frosted” touch, if desired.

Notes

Cinnamon is not just flavorful—it’s loaded with antioxidants and may help with blood sugar regulation.

This recipe makes a perfect post-gym smoothie due to the combination of fast and slow-digesting proteins.

Try using Ceylon cinnamon for a sweeter, more aromatic result.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Protein Shake / Smoothie
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon protein shake, healthy cinnamon roll smoothie, vanilla protein shake