Banana Breakfast Protein Shake

Breakfast has been a struggle the past few weeks. The past few months, if I’m honest. I’m having a hard time coming up with something for my girls, who are in two very different food stages right now, and myself. I wanted to try something quick and easy that I could eat while getting the girls ready in the mornings and this banana breakfast protein shake has been checking all the boxes.

You could absolutely try different fruits in this smoothie, but I love bananas. I toss in some peanut butter and whichever protein powder I have on hand. I always have either chocolate or vanilla, which both go well in this recipe. You can use whatever you have, too. Just follow the instructions for measurement on your package.

Banana Breakfast Protein Shake Ingredients:

3/4 cup milk or milk substitute
1/2 cup ice
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon instant espresso powder
Whole banana
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
Protein powder of choice

How to Make a Banana Breakfast Protein Shake

This truly is a dump-and-go recipe. I like to start with my milk and then add the oats, espresso powder, banana (broken into chunks), peanut butter, protein powder, and then lastly I add the ice.

Blend until smooth, this can take a full 30 seconds, don’t rush it! Serve it cold and drink it fast if you’re chasing two little girls around like I am most mornings. 

Banana Breakfast Protein Shake Substitutions

You can absolutely make some substitutions and changes to this breakfast shake recipe. Here are some ideas!

• If you’re skipping the protein powder, add a little honey or maple syrup for some sweetness
• Add a little cocoa powder if you’re using a flavorless protein powder
• Try some matcha powder instead of the espresso powder
• Skip the espresso powder completely if you’re avoiding caffeine
• Add some raspberries, strawberries, or blueberries (or all three!)
• Try adding some greens like spinach or kale

Helpful Items

To make this banana breakfast shake quick and easy, here are some things you might want in your kitchen.

Powerful Blender

My friend got us this Ninja Professional 72 oz. Blender for our wedding and I absolutely love it. When shopping for a blender, choose the best one you can afford. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive, but I’ve definitely used some budget blenders, and compared to this Ninja (which is currently around $90 on Amazon), they are just not worth the cheaper price. For creamy and luscious shakes and smoothies, spend a bit more on a quality blender.

Protein Powder

Orgain Organic Protein Powder is my favorite protein powder. When I was trying to get pregnant with Willa, I went gluten- and dairy-free and used this powder pretty often to make some recipes more substantial and filling. It’s plant-based and I love both the chocolate and vanilla flavors.

Do you have a quick and easy go-to breakfast recipe?