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Maple Pecan Protein Smoothie
Maple Pecan Protein Smoothie · ready in 6 min · 2 servings · 349 kcal per serving · very easy · 8 ingredients
A cozy fusion smoothie that tastes like maple pecan pie in a glass, balanced with banana creaminess and vanilla protein for a quick autumn breakfast.
- Prep
- 6 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 349
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 480 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 120 gBanana, peeled
- 60 gVanilla protein
- 30 gPecan
- 30 gMaple syrup
- 120 gIce
- 1 gCinnamon, ground
- 1 gSalt, fine
Equipment
blender, digital scale, measuring spoon, spatula, glass, blender jar
Instructions
- Prepare Station
Gather all measured ingredients, a blender, measuring spoons, a digital scale, a spatula, and 2 glasses before blending. · 1 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Load Blender
Add almond milk, banana, vanilla protein, pecan, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, and ice to the blender jar in that order. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits at the bottom and dry protein is partly covered.
- Blend Smoothie
Blend on high until the smoothie looks pale, thick, and evenly speckled with tiny pecan bits, about 45 seconds. · 2 min
What to look for: The smoothie is creamy with no visible banana chunks.
- Check Texture
Scrape the sides, taste for maple sweetness, and blend 15 seconds more if any pecan pieces remain gritty. · 1 min
What to look for: The surface looks smooth, glossy, and lightly foamy.
- Serve Cold
Pour the smoothie into 2 chilled glasses and serve at once while thick, cold, and lightly foamy. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is full with a creamy foam on top.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 349 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| of which sugars | 18 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| of which saturated | 2 g |
| Fibre | 4 g |
| Sodium | 437 mg |
Nutri-ScoreB
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
May contain: milk, soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Do not reheat; chill, stir, or blend briefly after storage and serve cold.
Ingredient substitutions
Almond milk
- Milk: Gives a creamier body and a more dairy forward taste.
Banana
- Ice: Use only when a colder and less sweet smoothie is preferred.
Vanilla protein
- Milk: Adds liquid and mild protein, but the smoothie will be much less protein rich.
Pecan
- Almond milk: Adds a gentle nut note, but removes the toasted pecan texture and richness.
Maple syrup
- Honey: Keeps the sweetness but shifts the flavor from maple to floral honey.
Ice
- Water: Use chilled water for a thinner smoothie with less frosty texture.
