Description
A delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make Protein Milkshake using the Ninja Creami. Perfect for quick breakfasts, post-workout refuels, or anytime creamy treat, this shake is packed with protein, customizable, and ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 scoop protein powder (whey, plant-based, or collagen)
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative (cow’s, almond, oat, or soy milk)
- 1 medium frozen banana, sliced
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup ice cubes
- Optional sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or sugar substitute)
Flavor Boosters (Optional)
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Variation Add-ins (Optional)
- 1/2 cup frozen berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
- 1 tbsp peanut or almond butter
- Handful of spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chips
- Use plant-based yogurt for dairy-free version
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather protein powder, frozen banana slices, Greek yogurt, milk of choice, optional sweeteners, and any flavor boosters or additions. Ensure the banana is well frozen for creamy texture.
- Mix and Freeze the Base: In a bowl or blender, combine protein powder, milk, Greek yogurt, and sweetener. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, add frozen bananas evenly, and seal tightly.
- Freeze Overnight: Place the sealed pint in the freezer and freeze for 24 hours to get an ice-cream-like texture ideal for processing.
- Process in Ninja Creami: Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami, select the “Milkshake” function, and let the machine blend the mixture into a creamy milkshake.
- Customize and Enjoy: If the shake is too thick, add a splash of milk and re-spin. Blend in any additional toppings or mix-ins and serve immediately.
Notes
- Freeze mixture solid for best creaminess and texture.
- Use ripe bananas for natural sweetness and smooth blending.
- Adjust consistency by adding milk and reprocessing as needed.
- Mix different protein powders for enhanced flavor and nutrition.
- Add delicate extracts or powders after initial mixing to preserve flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours freezing
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Freezing, processing with Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 milkshake (approx. 16 oz)
- Calories: 250-350 kcal (varies by ingredients used)
- Sugar: 10-15 g (natural sugars from banana and optional sweetener)
- Sodium: 100-150 mg
- Fat: 3-8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1-3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2-5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20-30 g
- Fiber: 3-5 g
- Protein: 20-30 g
- Cholesterol: 10-30 mg