Whip up this thick and frosty cinnamon roll protein shake recipe in seconds. It is packed with over 45 grams of protein!
Creamy cinnamon roll protein shake
If you love cinnamon rolls but are trying to be healthy, this single serving protein shake offers the best of both worlds.
The recipe provides fiber and nutrition, and it tastes like a gooey cinnamon roll in the form of a sweet and creamy beverage.
Plus the entire protein smoothie takes just 30 seconds to make!
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Ingredients for the high protein drink
For your own high protein cinnamon roll milkshake, you need milk of choice, ground cinnamon, yogurt or banana, sweetener, a pinch of salt, optional nut butter, optional protein powder, and toppings as desired.
To create the highest protein shake, look for Greek yogurt. I like Kite Hill almond milk Greek yogurt, which has 15 grams of protein per serving.
For even more protein, add a spoonful of almond butter or cashew butter.
Skipping the protein powder will of course lower the protein count in the nutrition facts. However, the resulting smoothie is still equally delicious. So if protein is not your main concern or you do not have any powder on hand, feel free to skip it.
Salt adds depth of flavor and balances out the sweetness. Just a pinch of salt takes the flavor into buttery cinnamon roll territory.
If your yogurt, milk, and protein powder are unsweetened, or if you prefer more sweetness than just a banana, add a tablespoon sweetener of choice.
I like pure maple syrup to sweeten. Honey, unrefined coconut sugar, or a sugar free monk fruit or stevia blend work too.
Craving cinnamon? Try Baked Apple Cider Donuts
Frequently asked questions
Can you make it without banana?
Use the yogurt (or plant based yogurt) option for a smoothie with no banana. Or swap out the banana for an equal amount of roasted sweet potato puree or ripe mango.
Want a more decadent option? Swap the banana for Coconut Ice Cream.
What type of milk is best?
For the thickest texture that will remind you of a vanilla milkshake, go with canned coconut milk.
Or for a low calorie option, almond milk works well.
Pretty much any milk is fine here, including soymilk, oat milk, or rice milk. So choose your favorite.
Which protein powder should I use?
Since many people find certain protein powders to have an unpleasant aftertaste, I recommend opting for a brand and flavor you already know that you love.
Our personal favorite is unsweetened pea protein powder.
Chocolate, strawberry, coffee or espresso, caramel, pumpkin pie, chai spice, or vanilla protein powder might also be tasty when paired with cinnamon.
Whey, casein, egg white, or plant based pumpkin seed, soy, or rice protein powder are all fine to use.
As mentioned earlier, you can omit the protein powder if you prefer. The yogurt and optional nut butter still pack the shake with protein.
What are the health benefits?
Aside from the incredible 45 grams of protein, one serving of the recipe also packs in vitamin D, potassium, fiber, and over 50% of the RDA for both calcium and iron!
Low calorie and low fat, the smoothie can also be dairy free, egg free, vegan, gluten free, added sugar free, cholesterol free, and keto friendly.
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How to make a cinnamon roll smoothie
If you want an instant cinnamon shake, start with chilled milk and yogurt or a frozen banana. Just blend everything up until completely smooth, then enjoy.
Or if time permits and you wish for a super thick milkshake texture, stir all of the ingredients together and pour the liquid into an ice cube tray or a shallow container.
(You can do this step weeks in advance.)
Freeze the mixture until solid, then pop the frozen ice milk into a high speed blender. Or allow the cubes to thaw enough so they can be easily crushed in a regular blender.
Blend until thick and smooth, then serve in a classic diner milkshake glass, mason jar, or a smoothie bowl.
If desired, top your smoothie with a quick sprinkle of cinnamon sugar or a swirl of vanilla yogurt or Coconut Whipped Cream and spoonful of maple oat granola.
Or turn it into a healthy cinnamon toast crunch milkshake by garnishing with your favorite crunchy cinnamon cereal.
- 1 cup milk of choice
- 1 scoop protein powder (30g)
- 6 oz vanilla yogurt or 1 banana
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- sweetener of choice
- optional spoonful of almond butter
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Start with cold milk and yogurt or a frozen banana. To make the cinnamon roll protein shake recipe, simply blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. The sweetener amount will depend on the specific ingredients you use (i.e. sweetened or unsweetened protein powder and milk, etc.) and your own personal tastes. Serve immediately, topped with cinnamon and granola if desired.View Nutrition Facts
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