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Cinnamon Bun Smoothie: High in Protein and Flavor

By Lilly Drucis

June 19, 2025

The cinnamon bun is a favorite baked good in the Midwest and elsewhere. Though not exactly healthy, its mixture of cinnamon, sugar icing and chewy texture make it a favorite for many.

How about transforming some of that yummy cinnamon bun taste into a smoothie, without the bad stuff? It can be done, including with a special whey protein with a fat loss blend.

Key ingredients

While there are variations of the cinnamon bun smoothie (see below), only a few ingredients are needed to create that unique flavor while also delivering the thick smoothie texture you desire.

The first ingredient you want for natural sweetness and proper texture is the banana. Ideally, it’s frozen to help create the right amount of thickness.

Next up is unsweetened almond milk, the liquid of choice. Almond milk is relatively low in calories yet is high in vitamin E and includes healthy fats. You can also substitute any other milk here, even water if you want to go lower in calories.

Speaking of almonds, next you’ll add some almond butter. This ingredient adds to the flavor and texture, plus is high in monounsaturated fat and multiple nutrients, including fiber, vitamin E, manganese, magnesium and phosphorus. (You’ll be amazed at this smoothie’s nutrition facts; see below.)

Then comes the protein powder that supercharges this smoothie with protein as well as a fat loss blend. We’re talking about Ancient Nutrition’s Whey Protein + Fat Loss Blend powder, with its unique vanilla cinnamon flavor that matches the other ingredients perfectly. Made with easy-to-digest whey and a clinically studied Fat Loss Blend, each scoop delivers 23 grams of protein to help you burn calories, increase your metabolism and build lean muscle.

Lastly, add a pinch of cinnamon for additional flavor, plus antioxidant and healthy weight management benefits.

Nutrition facts

We don’t always give a nutrition section for our recipes, but this one deserves its own because the nutrition is off the charts. It’s also a very balanced breakfast or snack in terms of macronutrients.

One cinnamon bun smoothie is 322 calories. If you want to knock off over 100 calories, simply remove the almond butter.

With all the ingredients, the macros are outstanding: 22 grams of carbohydrates (including 5 grams of fiber), 14 grams of fat and 28 grams of protein.

One serving is high in multiple vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E, B2 and B6 and minerals manganese, copper, magnesium and phosphorus.

Cinnamon bun smoothie variations

• Ice: If you like your smoothie extra cold, add a few ice cubes as well.

• Multi Collagen Advanced Lean: Desire collagen over whey protein but still want the same Fat Loss Blend? Use Ancient Nutrition’s Multi Collagen Advanced Lean powder.

• Old fashioned oats: If you want more of a breakfast feel and extra fiber and complex carbs, add half a cup of oats.

• Plain Greek yogurt: For a protein and texture boost, add some plain Greek yogurt.

• Ground flaxseed: With healthy omega-3s and not much flavor, ground flaxseed is always a great smoothie add.

• Maple syrup or Medjool dates: If you desire a sweeter smoothie, toss in a Medjool date or a teaspoon or two of maple syrup.

Other flavorful breakfast smoothies

• Apple pie smoothie

• Peach smoothie

• Pina colada smoothie

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