Kelly JensenThis banana protein shake recipe is loaded with fruit, plant based protein, and makes a great breakfast or post-work out drink! This smoothie is made with fiber-rich ingredients and plant based protein to keep you satisfied until lunch.
A creamy delicious smoothie ready in just 5 minutes. Use your favorite plant-based milk for the perfect morning shake.
This Banana Protein Shake Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Creamy
- Loaded with Flavor
- Nutritious
- Made with Fresh or Frozen Bananas
- Vegan, Gluten Free, and High Protein
- A great breakfast option for a quick meal on the go
Easy Weekday Breakfast Recipes – Vegan!
This banana protein smoothie recipe is what I call an Easy Weekday Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a tasty homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a quick meal option can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering from a juice bar!
What’s In this Protein Smoothie with Bananas?
I cook with fresh produce from my garden and from Misfits Market– they sell fantastic fruit, vegetables, & pantry staples at a discounted price. We get Misfit boxes every other week and love picking out favorite produce for delivery. Get $10 off your first box here!
- Milk – you can use any variety you like! The higher the fat content, the creamier the milk will be. I used an almond milk for this one, as it’s my go-to for smoothies.
- Walnuts: because I love adding these to my smoothies.
- Plant-Based Vanilla Protein Powder – of all the protein powders in the world, this vanilla protein powder is one my absolute favorite! It’s simple, has just 4 ingredients, and tastes amazing with fruit smoothies. It’s not chalky and contains tons of plant protein to keep you going throughout the day!
- Frozen Bananas
- Flaxseed Meal: I always add a scoop in my recipes for a little extra flavor! This flaxseed meal has a wonderful nutty taste, so add a scoop to breakfasts, lunches, or smoothies!
- Vanilla Extract: it’s super important to use real pure vanilla extract, and not artificial baking vanilla flavor. This real all natural vanilla is a fantastic ingredient to give this recipe an #extra boost.
Frozen Banana Recipes For the Win!
I used frozen bananas for this recipe instead of using fresh. By freezing bananas, I can stock up when they are on sale, and use them in all kinds of great dishes. It saves me a trip to the store, and I can have amazing frozen fruit to add right to my blender.
Check out all my recipes that use Freezer Ingredients on The Herbeevore – great for those nights when you want dinner ready fast! And check out my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples for long-lasting staples that I always keep on hand.
How Do I Make This Banana Protein Shake Recipe?
A No-Cook Breakfast Recipe That’s Perfect for Summer
This blender banana smoothie is a quick and simple recipe. I love a good no-cook recipe for those mornings when I’m not feeling like standing around the stove, or for summer days when it’s too hot to cook breakfast. I have a whole collection of recipes that require zero cooking at all, check them out here! This smoothie comes together in about 5 minutes, and doesn’t require the stove or microwave to make. Just use a few pantry staple ingredients and you have a quick meal ready in no time. And very little to clean up afterwards… an added bonus!
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Banana Protein Shake
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bananas
- 2 cups plain unsweetened almond milk or any plant-based milk of choice
- 2 tablespoons walnuts
- 2 scoops Vanilla Protein Powder
- 1 tablespoon flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Starting on low speed and working up to high, blend for 2-3 minutes until you get a smooth consistency.
- Pour into your favorite glass or mason jar and enjoy!
Notes
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This was super delicious! I was wondering if I can substitute vegan protein for any other non protein powder source, like oats?
Hi Linda – thank you! Great question on the protein powder. If you do substitute it with oats (1/4 cup should be great, I add that to my smoothies often!) also make sure to add something else for a little sweetness – perhaps 1-2 dates or 1 teaspoon of agave nectar/maple syrup. That way, you get some of the sweetness from the protein powder along with the protein + fiber of the oats! If you try it, let me know how it goes and I’ll add a note in the recipe card 🙂
– Kelly
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You had me at bananas and walnuts