Apple Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
A delicious, healthy smoothie blending the nostalgic flavors of apple and cinnamon with the nutrition of protein powder for a perfect breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium apple, cored and chopped
- 1 banana
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Start by washing and chopping your apple into bite-sized pieces. Removing the core is crucial, as we want all the delicious apple goodness.
- Blend Away: Toss the chopped apple, banana, and your choice of milk into the blender. Start on a low speed to combine the ingredients, then crank it up to high.
- Add Protein and Flavor: Once the fruit is blended smoothly, add the vanilla protein powder and cinnamon. Blend for another 10-15 seconds.
- Sweeten It Up: If you enjoy a touch of sweetness, drizzle in honey or maple syrup and blend briefly.
- Chill It Down: If you want that extra chill, toss in some ice cubes and give it another quick blend.
- Pour and Admire: Pour your smoothie into a tall glass or your favorite tumbler and take a moment to admire your handiwork.
Notes
For a greener smoothie, add spinach; for a nutty twist, try nut butter; or for a chocolate flavor, add cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smoothie, protein, apple, cinnamon, healthy, breakfast, nutritious