Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake
Cream cheese, cinnamon, and maple give vanilla protein the flavor of a frosted cinnamon roll.
- 5 mintime
- 1serving
- 335calories
- 33 gprotein
The flavor of a cinnamon roll is cinnamon, brown sugar, and cream cheese frosting. This shake uses all three. Reduced-fat cream cheese supplies the frosting tang and keeps the calories sensible.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 cup 2% milk
- 1 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 ice cubes
Method
- Add the milk and cream cheese to the blender and blend for 20 seconds, until the cream cheese is smooth.
- Add the protein powder, cinnamon, maple syrup, vanilla, and ice.
- Blend until smooth, about 40 seconds.
- Dust a little cinnamon on top and serve.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 335 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 27 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk.
Tips
- Cinnamon clumps on cold liquid. Blend it with the milk before adding ice.
- Cassia cinnamon, the common supermarket kind, has the stronger classic flavor.
Swaps and variations
- Add a tablespoon of rolled oats for a doughy texture.
- Top with a spoonful of yogurt for a frosting look.
