Salted Caramel Protein Smoothie (Print View)
Rich salted caramel protein smoothie with banana, almond butter and caramel for a quick energizing boost.
# 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 pitted and chopped dates
→ 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 Steps:
01 - Add almond milk, frozen bananas, almond butter, protein powder, chopped dates, caramel sauce, and sea salt to a high-speed blender.
02 - Add vanilla extract, Greek yogurt, and a handful of ice cubes if a thicker consistency is desired.
03 - Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the blender as needed.
04 - Taste and adjust sweetness or salt level to your preference.
05 - Pour into glasses and serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It tastes like a milkshake but fuels you like a proper recovery meal with 22 grams of protein per glass.
- Frozen bananas do all the heavy lifting for creaminess, so you never need ice cream or heavy dairy.
02 -
- Under-ripe bananas will taste green and starchy no matter how much caramel you add, so wait until they are fully spotted before freezing.
- Adding the salt at the very end instead of with the other ingredients gives you more control over the final balance.
03 -
- Soak your chopped dates in warm almond milk for 10 minutes before blending if your blender is not high-speed; they will puree seamlessly instead of leaving rubbery bits behind.
- A tiny pinch of salt on top of each glass right before serving elevates the whole experience from good to unforgettable.