High Protein Banana Protein Shake
A thick, creamy 5-minute high protein banana protein shake with Greek yogurt, oats, and almond butter — 40g of protein for the perfect post-workout or breakfast shake.
Prep
5 min
Cook
0 min
Total
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
410
Ingredients
- 1 large frozen banana, broken into chunks
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or skim milk for more protein)
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla whey or plant protein powder
- 1 tbsp almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3–4 ice cubes
- Optional: 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- 1
Add the almond milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first — liquid on the bottom keeps everything moving.
- 2
Add the oats and let them soak for 1 minute. This soft-hydrates them so the shake stays silky instead of gritty.
- 3
Add the frozen banana, protein powder, almond butter, cinnamon, vanilla, and ice.
- 4
Blend on high for 45–60 seconds, scraping down the sides once, until thick, creamy, and the texture of a soft-serve milkshake.
- 5
Taste and adjust sweetness with honey if your protein powder isn't very sweet.
- 6
Pour into a tall glass, sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top, and serve immediately — banana shakes start to oxidize within 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · 410 calories
protein
40g
carbs
44g
fat
12g
fiber
7g
sugar
20g
sodium
240mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best protein powder for a banana protein shake?+
A vanilla whey isolate gives the smoothest, sweetest, most milkshake-like finish. For plant-based, look for a pea-rice blend with vanilla flavor — they blend without grit and complement the banana.
How is this shake so creamy without ice cream?+
The frozen banana is the secret — it blends into a soft-serve texture without watering down the shake. Greek yogurt adds the rich, milkshake-style body that ice cubes alone can't match.
Can I make a banana protein shake the night before?+
Pre-portion frozen banana, oats, almond butter, and protein powder into a jar in the fridge. In the morning, dump everything into the blender with milk and yogurt — total time is under 90 seconds.
Is this a good post-workout shake?+
Yes — 40g of protein, fast carbs from banana, slow carbs from oats, and healthy fats from almond butter cover every base for muscle recovery and refueling glycogen.
Can I make it lower in calories?+
Skip the almond butter and use water instead of almond milk. The shake will drop to about 290 calories while still delivering 35g of protein — one of the leanest easy protein recipes for a quick breakfast.
What can I add for more nutrition?+
A handful of spinach (you won't taste it), 1 tablespoon chia seeds, or a scoop of collagen for extra protein. Pair with our Banana Oat Muffins for a banana-forward high-protein breakfast spread.
Recipe by Sarah Mitchell
Professional home cook · Tested in a real American kitchen
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