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Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake

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Posted:9/27/15
Updated:12/4/19

This Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake is like drinking an old-fashioned banana milkshake, but healthy! Great for post-workout fuel or on-the-go mornings.

Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake [Fit Mitten Kitchen]

Here’s the dealio… when I was younger, my Nana used to make the BEST banana milkshakes. She had one of those old-fashioned Hamilton Beach blenders, with the little metal milkshake cup and metal stirrer thingy (what is that called anyway?…) They were extra thick, creamy, the perfect amount of banana, and a dash of some spices. They were simple, yet so delicious. I wish she were still here to make me milkshakes. She is definitely to blame for my love of ice cream. She almost ALWAYS had ice cream in the house. And by almost I mean if she didn’t have ice cream, then it was Klondike bars, or sometimes cool whip would even do. When my siblings and I would go over to stay at her house, we realized we could ask for two ice cream cones in one day, and not get in trouble. Keep em comin’ Nana! 😉

The BEST Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake [Fit Mitten Kitchen]

Okay, sorry… now that I’ve got you guys all excited about milkshakes, that is not exactly what we have here. Today we have a HEALTHY banana protein shake that tastes LIKE banana bread in a glass, and is reminiscent of my Nana’s banana milkshakes. This shake is definitely one of my favorite on-the-go breakfasts, or post workout meals. Especially if I get home later in the evening and don’t feel like cooking much! This fills me up with replenishing carbs, a bit of healthy fat, and protein from one of my favorite vanilla protein powders. (I like MRM All Natural Whey, but feel free to sub in your favorite if vegan!) Then of course, the cinnamon and nutmeg. Because that is how my Nana rolled.

The BEST Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake

I texted my sisters after drinking this, and we reminisced about Nana’s love for ice cream. And in turn, our love for ice cream. Thankfully we have this protein shake to maybe possibly help in between the bits of real ice cream we’ll treat ourselves with every once in a while… and by that I mean I think I’ve actually had some ice cream every evening for the past several days, if we’re being honest here. All about that #balance though, ya know?


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This Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake is like drinking an old-fashioned banana milkshake, but healthy! Great for post-workout fuel or on-the-go mornings.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Drinks

Ingredients

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  • 2 small bananas, frozen*
  • 1 cup unsweetened cashew milk
  • 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt*
  • 1.5 scoops vanilla protein powder
  • 1 tablespoon natural almond butter
  • 1/2 TBS raw honey
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

  1. In blender, or NutriBullet, add all ingredients and blend until smooth.

Notes

*I keep frozen banana chunks in freezer for smoothies. If you don’t have frozen bananas, you may use fresh bananas and add 1 cup of ice if you’d like a thicker texture. Adjust liquid to desired consistency.
*Feel free to use vanilla yogurt if you prefer a sweeter shake, just note that carb and sugar count will change.
*Nutrition information calculated with MRM’s All Natural Vanilla Whey. Protein count will change depending on what you use.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 6
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 20

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Cinnamon Banana Bread Protein Shake [Fit Mitten Kitchen]

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"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    9/27/2015 at 3:59 pm

    oh yes, I do love a good protein shake that tastes just like dessert! I can’t get enough of the spices right now, and this is a great break from the pumpkin spice everything 🙂 Love this as a post workout shake! Pinning!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/27/2015 at 4:13 pm

      You can never have too many dessert-like protein shakes in your arsenal! 🙂 Thanks, Sam!

      Reply
  2. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    9/28/2015 at 5:36 pm

    I still haven’t tried cashew milk!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/28/2015 at 5:57 pm

      Oh it is my favorite!! I always reach for that over almond now!

      Reply
  3. Jess @hellotofit says

    9/28/2015 at 5:58 pm

    Giiiiirl you KNOW I love my sweets. ESPECIALLY ice cream!! My dad used to make – don’t judge – ice cream sandwiches using a croissant!! Haha. I bet this tastes so so delicious.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/28/2015 at 6:06 pm

      Oh my gosh Jess that is amazing! Props to your dad! This is a judge-free zone up in her’ 😉

      Reply
  4. Lauren | Just a Pinch says

    9/29/2015 at 12:34 am

    Ahhhhh THIS LOOKS SO GOOD. This reminds me of the Vanilla Bean frappucino from Starbucks. Can’t wait to remake this!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/29/2015 at 7:39 am

      Frappucino sounds so good right now. It is HUMID here today out East! I’m sure you’re enjoying the little humidity out in Seattle 😉

      Reply
  5. Christina says

    9/29/2015 at 7:53 am

    ummm woooooah now this is amazing. i am making this as soon as my bananas are good to freeze! my granma used to take my sister and I to burger king (my parents have always been anti-fast food) to buy us Icees lol and I thought it was the holy grail

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/29/2015 at 8:06 am

      Hahaha, grandparents are the best!!

      Reply
  6. Beverley @ sweaty&fit says

    9/29/2015 at 9:18 am

    this is literally what i have every morning!! its healthy but tastes soo good! the only thing i’ve been missing are the spices – i will throw those in next time 🙂

    Reply
  7. Georgie says

    9/29/2015 at 7:02 pm

    I used to LOVE milkshakes that came in those metal containers. Especially strawberry or banana. These photos are amazing Ashley. This looks so deeeelish! Totally pinning.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      9/29/2015 at 8:00 pm

      Aw, thank you Georgie! <3

      Reply
  8. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says

    10/2/2015 at 11:22 am

    OH YUM – Ashley, you’ve outdone yourself! This looks amazing! The combo in the title totally sucked me in. Can’t wait to try it. (Confession-when I delivered my son the first thing I asked for at the hospital was a chocolate milk shake)…. 😉

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/2/2015 at 11:33 am

      HA! Chrissa I think we are twins. I will probably do the EXACT same thing 😀

      Reply
  9. Kristin says

    10/2/2015 at 3:01 pm

    As you describe the old milkshake blender I can picture my grandparents! This sounds really good, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/2/2015 at 7:08 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Kristin! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    10/2/2015 at 5:57 pm

    Ashley, these pics are gorgeous! I’ll have to try this and sub the yogurt 🙂

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      10/2/2015 at 7:09 pm

      Aw, thanks Emilie! 🙂 Are you DF? Have you tried coconut yogurt? I’ve only had it a couple times but I remember it being pretty good! You could also always just leave it out entirely, won’t change the texture too much!

      Reply
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