Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake

If you love warm, gooey cinnamon rolls but want something healthier and packed with protein, this Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is perfect for you! It’s thick, creamy, and tastes like a freshly baked cinnamon roll—but without all the sugar.

Whether it’s for breakfast, post-workout, or a sweet treat, this shake is ready in minutes.

Let’s blend it up!

What You’ll Need

1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
½ frozen banana (for creaminess)
1 tbsp almond butter (for richness)
1 tbsp oat flour or almond flour (for that doughy taste)
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp butter extract (the secret to real cinnamon roll flavor!)
½ cup ice cubes

For Toppings (Optional but Delicious!):

Drizzle of sugar-free icing (see how to make below!)
Dash of cinnamon
Cinnamon stick for garnish

Pro Tips

Use frozen banana! It makes the shake extra thick and creamy.
Want it even thicker? Add ½ cup Greek yogurt or more ice.
Make it dairy-free! Use almond, oat, or coconut milk.
No butter extract? Swap it for ½ tsp melted coconut oil.
Want extra spice? Add a pinch of nutmeg or pumpkin spice.

Tools You’ll Need

Blender
Tall glass
Spoon for drizzling icing

Substitutions & Variations

No protein powder? Use ½ cup Greek yogurt for a protein boost.
Want it sweeter? Add ½ tbsp honey or maple syrup.
Extra indulgent? Blend in a few crushed sugar-free cinnamon cookies!

Instructions

Step 1: Add Ingredients to Blender

In a blender, add milk, vanilla protein powder, banana, almond butter, oat flour, cinnamon, vanilla extract, butter extract, and ice cubes.

a blender filled with creamy milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, a sliced frozen banana, smooth almond butter, fine oat flour, deep brown cinnamon, clear vanilla extract

Step 2: Blend Until Smooth

Blend on high for 30 seconds until thick and creamy.

a blender mid-blend, the cinnamon roll smoothie swirling into a thick, smooth mixture, tiny flecks of cinnamon visible

Step 3: Pour Into Glass

Pour the thick shake into a tall glass.

a thick, creamy Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake being poured from a blender into a glass, filling it to the top

Step 4: Make the Sugar-Free Icing (Optional but Amazing!)

Mix 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, ½ tsp vanilla extract, and a splash of almond milk until smooth.

a small dish with Greek yogurt, clear vanilla extract, and a few drops of almond milk being whisked together until smooth,

Step 5: Garnish & Serve

Drizzle the icing over the shake, dust with cinnamon, and place a cinnamon stick on top.

a Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake topped with a drizzle of creamy icing, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a cinnamon stick resting on the rim

Leftovers & Storage

Best enjoyed fresh!
If making ahead, store in the fridge for up to 24 hours and shake before drinking.

Wrap-Up

And that’s it—your Cinnamon Roll Protein Shake is ready to sip! It’s creamy, cozy, and packed with cinnamon roll flavor—but totally guilt-free! Try it out, take a pic, and let me know how it turned out. Cheers! 🍂🥤✨