Salted Caramel Protein Smoothie (Printable version)
Creamy caramel banana blend packed with protein for energizing satisfaction anytime.
# What you need:
→ Smoothie Base
01 - 2 cups unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 2 medium ripe bananas, frozen
03 - 2 tablespoons almond butter (or peanut butter)
04 - 2 scoops vanilla or caramel-flavored protein powder
05 - 2 tablespoons dates, pitted and chopped
→ Salted Caramel Flavor
06 - 2 tablespoons caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
→ Optional Add-Ins
08 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (for extra creaminess)
10 - Ice cubes, as needed (for a thicker texture)
# How To:
01 - Add the almond milk, frozen bananas, almond butter, protein powder, chopped dates, caramel sauce, and sea salt to a high-speed blender.
02 - Include vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and a handful of ice cubes if a thicker, creamier consistency is desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
04 - Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or salt level to your preference.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve right away for the best texture and flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It legitimately tastes like dessert but packs enough protein to keep you full until lunch.
- Five minutes and a blender are all you need, which means no excuses on busy mornings.
02 -
- Frozen bananas are nonnegotiable if you want that thick shake like consistency, so always keep a stash of peeled ripe bananas in your freezer.
- Adding the salt might feel strange in a smoothie, but skipping it leaves the caramel tasting flat and one dimensional.
03 -
- Freeze your bananas already chopped into coins so they blend faster and spare your blender motor.
- Drizzle a thin line of caramel sauce inside the glass before pouring for that coffee shop presentation.