Bananas Foster Protein Shake
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Bananas Foster Protein Shake
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A low calorie Bananas Foster Protein Shake is a healthy breakfast to start the day! Bananas, rum extract, warm spices and caramel sauce give this smoothie all of the flavors of your favorite Southern dessert -- minus the guilt!
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Ingredients
- 1 medium ripe banana sliced and frozen
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder*
- ½ - 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk, cashew milk, or other milk of your choice
- 1-2 cups crushed ice
- ½ teaspoon rum extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Optional: Caramel sauce, sprinkles, or sliced banana for topping
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth, thick, and creamy. Garnish with desired toppings and serve immediately!
Notes
- *For purposes of calculating nutritional information, I used my favorite IdealLean Cake Batter protein powder, which has 80 calories and 0 grams of sugar per scoop. You can substitute with a similar vanilla or cake batter flavored protein powder, but the nutritional stats will change. As an alternative, I also like Quest Vanilla Milkshake protein powder in this recipe.
- You can find rum extract in the baking aisle of most grocery stores (near the vanilla extract).
- COOK'S TIPS AND RECIPE VARIATIONS:
- Don't forget to freeze your banana! The frozen banana adds great thickness and a creamy texture to the protein shake.
- Make this a chocolate banana smoothie by using chocolate protein powder and about 1 tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder!
- Blend in any of the healthy mix-in’s listed above for a nutritional boost. For instance, I often toss in some spinach, giving my breakfast a healthy does of veggies (without impacting the taste of the smoothie).
- If you’re preparing this healthy smoothie for kids, you can omit the protein powder and substitute with Greek yogurt. Since the protein powder adds not only thickness, but also flavor to the smoothie, you’ll want to use a sweetened vanilla Greek yogurt or use a plain Greek yogurt and add your own sweetener, to taste. The taste and texture of the smoothie recipe with yogurt will not be quite the same as the protein powder version, but your family will still love it!
- Keep the healthy smoothie recipe low sugar by using unsweetened vanilla almond milk and a sugar free protein powder.
- I prefer whey protein for flavor and thickness in this smoothie, but if you prefer a plant-based breakfast, you can substitute with a vegan protein powder.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1protein shake
Calories
197.9kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
28.5g
(10%)
Protein
21.8g
(44%)
Fat
1.4g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Sodium
416.6mg
(17%)
Potassium
592.4mg
(17%)
Fiber
3.1g
(12%)
Sugar
14.4g
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1person
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1979 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1protein shake | |
| Calories | 197.9kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.5g | 10% |
| Protein | 21.8g | 44% |
| Fat | 1.4g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 416.6mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 592.4mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.1g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14.4g | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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