Recipe | Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
- Aug 28
- 1 min read
If you experience mid-morning energy slumps, sudden brain fog, or intense sugar cravings around 10 AM, your breakfast might be driving a blood sugar roller coaster.
Most traditional breakfast options—like pastries, sweetened coffees, or cereal—are carb-heavy and lacking in cellular building blocks. This Cinnamon Protein Smoothie is specifically formulated as a blood sugar anchor. By pairing high-quality protein, dietary fiber, and healthy fats, it slows down glucose absorption, supports metabolic resilience, and keeps your energy steady for hours. 🔋🎯
🥛 What You’ll Need for your Cinnamon Protein Smoothie
1 cup unsweetened milk of choice (almond, coconut, or organic dairy)
½ frozen banana (for creamy texture without spiking glucose levels)
1 scoop clean vanilla protein powder (provides essential amino acids for satiety and tissue repair. I recommend Shaklee Life Shake™ Plant Protein. It's delicious!)
1 tbsp almond butter (delivers healthy monounsaturated fats to delay gastric emptying)
1 tbsp ground flaxseed (packed with soluble fiber and anti-inflammatory omega-3s)
½ tsp ground cinnamon (a powerful botanical tool known to support insulin sensitivity)
Handful of ice
🥣 How to Prep It
Combine: Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender, starting with the liquid base first to ensure smooth blending.
Blend: Process on high until rich, creamy, and completely emulsified.
Serve: Pour into your favorite glass, dust with an extra pinch of cinnamon, and fuel your morning with intention!
Functional Tip: Ground flaxseed goes rancid quickly when exposed to heat and light! Store your ground flaxseed in the refrigerator or freezer to preserve those delicate omega-3 fats. 🌾🌱
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