Banana Almond Protein Smoothie
A creamy, energizing smoothie packed with bananas, almonds, chia seeds, and a hint of honey—perfect for breakfast or post-workout fuel.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
- 2 ripe bananas (1 for blending, 1 sliced for topping)
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or plant-based yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 6–8 ice cubes
- 6–8 whole almonds, for topping
- 1 teaspoon chopped almonds, for garnish
- In a blender, combine 1 banana, almond milk, yogurt, almond butter, protein powder (if using), honey, and chia seeds.
- Add ice cubes and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a chilled glass.
- Top with banana slices, whole almonds, chopped almonds, a drizzle of honey, and a sprinkle of extra chia seeds.
- Serve immediately with a straw or spoon for a hearty sip.
Notes
- Use frozen banana for an even creamier texture.
- Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing honey or maple syrup.
- Substitute flaxseeds for chia if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: banana protein smoothie, almond butter smoothie, post-workout shake, chia banana drink