Cinnamon Chai Banana Protein Shake {vegan, gf}

Being such an active person, one thing I’m constantly paying attention to is my nutrition. Food is the fuel that gives me energy for all of the hikes & bike rides I go on, strength training and yoga sessions I power through, daily long walks with my dog, and the list goes on & on!

My evening workout yesterday = a strength training workout + laps in the pool

Plant-based diets tend to be carb-heavy, and while eating complex carbohydrates is a very necessary part of fueling my healthy lifestyle, one thing I focus on is eating enough protein. Otherwise, I could just easily eat a big bowl of fruit for breakfast, a pb & banana sandwich for lunch, an apple and granola bar for snacks, and rice & veggies for dinner. Is that a healthy day of eating? Sure, but that doesn’t give me enough protein to properly refuel my muscles with all of the working out that I do.

This is where things like protein powder and protein bars come in handy for me. There are plenty of those products on the market that contain lots of long ingredient lists and too much sugar, but I aim for the ones that are whole-foods based with real ingredients I’m familiar with. One type of protein powder that I’ve recently been using is Bob’s Red Mill Protein Powder Nutritional Boosters.

I’ve been a longtime fan of Bob’s Red Mill products (they make 400+ of them!), and have used their ground flaxseed and flours for years. I was excited when they recently rolled out a protein powder line, and even more excited to work with them and try out all of their protein powder flavors.

Bob’s Red Mill Protein Nutritional Booster line is made with a unique blend of pea protein powder, chicory root fiber, psyllium husk powder (great for digestion!), chia seeds and probiotics. The protein powders are vegan, gluten free, soy-free, sweetened with monk fruit, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, iron and fiber… so pretty much everything I look for in a protein powder!

….why yes it is!

I was most interested in trying the chai protein powder flavor first because it was a protein powder flavor first for me… plus if I ever get anything from a coffee shop, it’s a chai tea!

This easy chai cinnamon banana shake contains just 5 ingredients, and is a simple recipe to help me fuel my active lifestyle. Cinnamon is undoubtedly my favorite spice! I like to drink it as a late afternoon meal before an evening workout, or in the morning after an early yoga session.

Cinnamon Chai Banana Protein Shake {vegan, gf}

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Total Time 2 minutes mins

Servings 1

Calories 325 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 banana preferably frozen to make it extra creamy
• 2/3 cup cashew milk or milk of your choice
• 1/3 cup Bob's Red Mill Chai Protein Powder
• 1/2 TBSP pure maple syrup
• 1/2 TSP cinnamon plus more for sprinkling on top
• 1-2 handfuls of ice

Instructions

 

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Add in more ice to thicken the consistency if necessary.
• Pour into a glass and sprinkle more cinnamon on top. Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 21gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gFiber: 15gSugar: 24g

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Stay tuned, because I’ll be posting another Bob’s Red Mill protein powder recipe later this month, along with a giveaway! You can also snag a coupon from Bob’s Red Mill here.

Tell me… Do you have a favorite spice? Do you pay close attention to your protein intake?

Disclaimer: This #SummerStrong campaign post is sponsored by Bob’s Red Mill through my partnership with Fit Approach. As always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own. I appreciate your readership and your support of the brands that support me!