High Protein Banana Nut Smoothie
Creamy, cozy, and protein-packed — a delicious way to fuel your morning and support fullness and muscle health.
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Banana and nut butter in a blender. That's the flavour combination that never gets old.
Thick, creamy, naturally sweet — and when you add the YG Fit Shake in Banana Cream flavour the protein count climbs past 40g without tasting like a protein shake. It tastes like dessert. For breakfast. In under 5 minutes.
Why this smoothie works for you
Over 40g of protein from three sources — cottage cheese, nut butter, and the Fit Shake. That's your entire breakfast protein target in one glass.
The Fit Shake isn't just protein powder. It delivers 24g of lean-muscle, gut-friendly protein per serving — including collagen from hydrolyzed beef to support joints, skin, and bones. It contains a digestive enzyme blend and a probiotic to support your gut. No added sugar. No artificial ingredients. Only 150 calories per packet. And it's formulated to be gentle on sensitive stomachs — which matters more than most women realize after 40. 💚
Real Talk
I'm always testing protein options. Some taste chalky. Some bloat me. Some have ingredient lists that need their own translator.
The Fit Shake in Banana Cream is the one that stuck. It blends smooth. It actually tastes like banana cream — not "banana flavoured supplement." And mixed with nut butter and cottage cheese? The texture goes thick, creamy, and ridiculous.
The mixed nut butter with seeds from Costco is my go-to — Kirkland brand. It's affordable, packed with healthy fats, and adds a richness that makes this smoothie feel like a milkshake. One tablespoon is all you need. 😄
What you need
Serves 1 · Prep: 5 min
½ cup water
1 tbsp Kirkland mixed nut butter with seeds (Costco)
1 cup whipped cottage cheese or plain Greek yogurt
½ banana (fresh or frozen)
1 packet YG Fit Shake — Banana Cream ← Youngevity
Optional — garnish with whatever you want. Granola, sliced banana, hemp seeds, a drizzle of nut butter on top. Have fun with it.
Make it
Blend — Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour — Transfer to your favourite glass or bowl.
Top & serve — Add garnish if using. Enjoy immediately.
💡 Use a frozen banana for a thicker, colder smoothie without watering it down with ice.
Your protein breakdown
This is where it gets serious:
🥣 Whipped cottage cheese — ~20g
🍌 YG Fit Shake Banana Cream — ~24g
🥜 Nut butter — ~3g
= 40g+ of protein power in one glass 💚
Nutrition snapshot(estimated per serving)
Calories: ~350 · Protein: ~40g+ · Carbs: ~22g · Fat: ~12g · Fibre: ~4g
Why you'll love this
✅ 40g+ of protein in one glass
✅ Tastes like a banana cream milkshake
✅ Gut-friendly — digestive enzymes and probiotics built in
✅ Collagen support for joints, skin, and bones
✅ Ready in under 5 minutes
You just made a smoothie with over 40g of protein, collagen, probiotics, and healthy fats — in 5 minutes. No skipping breakfast. No mid-morning crash. No overthinking. That's your morning handled. 💚
Kitchen Wisdom 💡
Half a banana is the sweet spot. Full banana pushes the sugar higher than needed. Half gives you the flavour, the creaminess, and keeps blood sugar steady — especially paired with all that protein.
Nut butter makes it rich. One tablespoon transforms a smoothie from light to satisfying. The healthy fats slow digestion and keep you full even longer. Don't skip it.
Grab-and-go packets. The Fit Shake comes in individual packets — toss one in your bag, your desk drawer, or your gym bag. Protein on the go without the guesswork.
FAQ
Is this filling enough for breakfast? With 40g+ of protein — absolutely. This will carry you to lunch without snacking.
Can I use a different nut butter? Any nut butter works — peanut, almond, cashew. The Costco Kirkland mixed nut butter with seeds is my favourite for the price and the flavour.
Where do I get the Fit Shake? → View Protein Products or Shop My Blends. The Banana Cream flavour is worth trying — it's the one that made me stop looking for other protein powders.
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