Enjoy a festive and protein-packed Eggnog Protein Smoothie. This recipe blends the comforting taste of holiday eggnog with a boost of protein for a quick, delicious breakfast.
Author:Mei Sprout
Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:0 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
Yield:1 serving
Category:Breakfast
Method:Blending
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1/2 cup ice cubes
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon rum extract (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweetener to taste (e.g., stevia or maple syrup)
Instructions
Place all ingredients into your blender.
Secure the lid tightly.
Blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy.
Taste the smoothie. Add sweetener if needed and blend for a few more seconds.
Pour immediately into a glass.
Sprinkle a little extra nutmeg or cinnamon on top before serving.
Notes
For a thicker smoothie, use frozen banana slices instead of some of the ice.
If you prefer a richer flavor, you can use dairy milk instead of almond milk.
This recipe is great for meal prepping; blend the dry ingredients ahead of time.