Ninja Blender Creamy Banana Orange Protein Shake Recipe

Creamy Banana Orange Protein Shake, a Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipe, is a creamy sweet protein shake designed to facilitate post-workout muscle repair and growth. With a trio of fresh fruit spiced up with a whisper of cinnamon, this smoothie is the perfect healthy supplement to your workout. And, it is truly delicious.

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“Love the spicy cinnamon, great pre-workout as it is super-hydrating and not too heavy.”

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What Is In The Creamy Banana Orange Protein Shake From Ninja Blender?

The Ninja Blender Creamy Banana Orange Protein Shake ingredients are banana, mango, orange, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla whey protein powder, and ice.

Bananas – Bananas are very healthy, readily available, and one of the least expensive fruits you can buy. They have relatively few calories, are rich in nutrients such as vitamin C and potassium, are full of potent antioxidants including flavonoids and animes, and are high in dietary fiber. Studies have shown that bananas can improve insulin sensitivity and may improve kidney health.

Mango – Mango, in some corners of the world, is known as the “King of Fruits” and delivers an impressive amount of potent nutrients and healthy plant compounds. They are extremely high in vitamin C and provide significant amounts of copper, folate, and vitamin B6. Mangoes are also known to boost your immune system, improve digestive health with their amylases enzymes, help prevent diabetes, and have even been shown to reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Oranges – Oranges are the most popular of all citrus fruits. They are absolutely packed with vitamin C and provide significant amounts of the flavonoids hesperidin and naringenin as well as carotenoids beta-cryptoxanthin and lycopene. Oranges promote healthy immune function, boost heart health, and have been shown to prevent anemia.

Almond Milk – Almond milk is a popular nut-based milk replacement that is naturally lactose-free, dairy-free, and completely vegan. It has a surprisingly diverse set of nutrients, including significant amounts of vitamin D, vitamin E, and calcium. Almond milk is also a heart-healthy beverage for those interested in lowering their cholesterol.

Cinnamon – Cinnamon is an ancient spice that has been used medicinally for thousands of years. It is high in powerful antioxidants, such as polyphenols, and is loaded with cinnamaldehyde, which also provides significant health benefits. Cinnamon is a known anti-inflammatory, helps reduce cholesterol, improves sensitivity to insulin, and aids in the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Whey Protein Powder – Whey protein powder is the most highly studied nutritional supplement readily available, providing great nutritional value and numerous health benefits. In addition to high quality protein, it also contains bioactive peptides called lactokinins. Whey protein powder promotes muscle growth and maintenance, helps lower blood pressure, can lessen the effects of Type 2 diabetes, and reduces inflammation.

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Equipment Needed

A standard blender is all that is required to make this Ninja Blender smoothie. If you are making it for just one person, we recommend using the smaller, single-serve Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker as it is quick to set up and very easy to clean.

If you are making this recipe for more than one person, we recommend a higher-end Ninja Compact Kitchen System blender that can process larger loads more efficiently.

For overnight storage, we recommend using a glass or BPA-free airtight container with a resealable lid.

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How To Make This Smoothie

The Ninja Blender Creamy Banana Orange Protein smoothie is very easy to make:

• Step 1: Place banana, mango, orange, almond milk, cinnamon, vanilla whey protein powder, and ice into a Ninja blender and secure the lid.
• Step 2: Start the blender on its lowest speed and steadily ramp up to its highest speed. This will reduce wear and tear on the motor and blades, facilitate a more consistent blend, and help prevent food splatter onto the lid and sides.
• Step 3: Blend for approximately 30 seconds or until a smooth consistency is achieved.
• Step 4: Pour into a glass for immediate refreshment or place in the refrigerator in an airtight container to enjoy later.

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Recipe Tips

For ease of use, we recommend peeling and slicing a number of bananas, putting them in a freezer bag, and storing them in your freezer for quick access.

If you don’t have frozen fruit, or simply prefer to use fresh fruit (we totally get that), we recommend adding 1/2 cup of ice to chill your smoothie and give it a pleasing icy texture.

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Similar Tasting Smoothies You Might Like

The following smoothies offer a similar muscle-building protein punch, blend one up:

• Juice It Up Protein Blast Smoothie Recipe
• NutriBullet Loco-Cocoa Recovery Smoothie Recipe
• Smoothie King HIIT Workout Veggie Mango Recipe

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More Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipes

→ If you liked this Creamy Banana Orange Protein Shake recipe, try more of our delicious favorites on our Ninja Blender Smoothie Recipes page.

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Source

NInja Blender: Website

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