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Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie

By Erin · February 13, 2019 · Updated June 23, 2020 · 47 Comments

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This cinnamon roll protein smoothie is made with banana, cinnamon and protein powder and is a delicious way to enjoy your post workout smoothie. 

Cinnamon smoothie in a tall glass with a straw sitting on a cutting board

I asked you all on Instagram which recipe you wanted to see, and you chose this cinnamon roll protein smoothie. 

I’ve been on a huge cinnamon kick lately. If a recipe needs a little something extra, I just add cinnamon (like this tequila sour). Rather than adding cinnamon to a smoothie, I wanted to make cinnamon the star of the show. So, I present to you this cinnamon protein smoothie. This smoothie legit tastes like Cinnabon, and I’m not just saying that. You know when people claim that their kale smoothie tastes like a brownie and you’re thinking that's impossible? Yeah, well this LEGIT tastes like a cinnamon roll. Speaking of Cinnabon, how do they do it? You walk through the mall’s food court and, while there are several different restaurants, the smell of Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls/sticks/deliciousness trumps them all. This smoothie is basically a cinnamon roll minus the dough plus a blender, and a little bit healthier too. 

cinnamon roll protein smoothie

cinnamon roll protein smoothie

Cinnamon roll protein smoothie ingredients

There are a few key ingredients you need in order to whip up this banana cinnamon smoothie. However, the first thing you need is a quality blender. Up until two years ago, I always purchased low-quality, cheaper blenders because I didn't want to splurge on something like a blender. Well friends, I'm here to say that it's well worth it! I bought a KitchenAid blender and it's held up so well and blends anything and everything so easily. Other things you'll need in order to make this smoothie include:

Protein powder

If you have a favorite protein powder, feel free to use it in this recipe. I used vanilla-flavored protein powder and thought it worked perfectly. 

Yogurt

You can go a few different routes with the yogurt in this recipe. You can use plain Greek yogurt if you want a thicker smoothie and/or if that's what you have on hand. Alternatively, you can use dairy free yogurt if you're looking to keep this smoothie vegan. Almond, coconut or soy-based should yogurts will all work well in this recipe.

Liquid

Personally, I prefer using milk over water because I think it A) makes the smoothie a little thicker and B) adds a little extra flavor. I tend to use unsweetened almond milk, however, you're more than welcome to use water instead if that's your style.

Banana, cinnamon, ice

Aka the good stuff! Substitution: if you want to keep this smoothie banana-less, you can use 1/2 cup raw cashews instead. Ideally, the cashews will be soaked, which makes them blend up more easily and easier to digest too, but if you're in a pinch, regular raw cashews will be fine. The ice will make the smoothie extra cold and again, a little bit thicker. As for the cinnamon, play around with the amount you use. I found 1/2 teaspoon to be enough, but you can absolutely add more if you prefer.

I hope you love this cinnamon smoothie as much as I do! 

Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie | thealmondeater.com

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Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie | thealmondeater.com

Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie

This Cinnamon Roll Protein Smoothie tastes like a Cinnabon cinnamon roll but it's good for you--perfect for that post workout treat!
4.64 from 11 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 banana
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 6 ice cubes

Instructions

  • Place ingredients into a blender and pulse until everything is smooth.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

*For vegan option, use plain coconut milk or almond milk yogurt

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg
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*This recipe originally appeared in 2014, but has since been updated with new photos by Ellie. 

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About Erin

Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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