Love homemade protein drinks? Try my coffee protein shake, chocolate protein shake, peanut butter protein shake, and protein hot chocolate next. If you want to make your protein shake taste like dessert, my cinnamon roll protein shake is your answer. It’s packed with wholesome and healthy ingredients but tastes exactly like a warm and gooey cinnamon roll.
Why I love this recipe
Ready in seconds. Just add the ingredients to a blender, pulse, and enjoy. Perfect for breakfast. Made with protein powder, this smoothie is a great low-carb breakfast option and a fancy post-workout drink. I’ve enjoyed it both times and it’s fab. Diet friendly. I often make it dairy-free by using almond, soy, or oat milk. There is no need to use yogurt or full-fat cow’s milk to make this smoothie creamy. Guilt free treat. This is essentially a drinkable version of my protein cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients needed
Protein powder. Vanilla protein powder is a great neutral-flavored option, but if you can find cinnamon roll protein powder, use that for the ultimate shake. Cinnamon. Ground cinnamon is what makes this smoothie reminiscent of our favorite dessert. Almond butter. Adds healthy fats and richness. Of course, any nut or seed butter will work. Milk. I used unsweetened almond milk, but any milk works. Maple syrup. Adds some sweetness without any refined sugar. Honey or agave can be substituted. Bananas or pumpkins (optional). If you have ripe bananas or pumpkin puree that you don’t know how to use up, add them to this smoothie. Ice cubes. Ice cubes are a must if you like your smoothies to be thick and cold.
How to make a cinnamon roll protein shake
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Step 1- Combine all the ingredients into a high-speed blender. Step 2- Blend until thick and creamy, then serve.
Arman’s recipe tips
Adjust the consistency. If you prefer a thicker smoothie, you can add more ice or frozen banana/pumpkin. Swap milk for yogurt. Using yogurt instead of milk will make the smoothie a lot thicker and creamier. Non-fat Greek yogurt is a fantastic option as it is packed with tons of protein. Switch the almond butter. Cashew or peanut butter work just as well, as do nut-free alternatives like tahini or sunflower seed butter. Add rolled oats. The oats will make the smoothie taste more like baked goods. They also enrich the smoothie with fiber and thicken it significantly. Use frozen milk. If you use milk for smoothies often, freeze it in an ice cube tray and add it to your smoothies as a 2-in-1 ingredient.
Storage instructions
More high protein recipes to try
Protein rice krispies Cottage cheese ice cream Protein ice cream Protein brownies Homemade protein bars
To freeze. Freezing this smoothie with the intention of defrosting and drinking it later is not something we recommend you do.
