This Healthy Banana Protein Shake is packed with a short list of real ingredients and blended together to perfection! Boasting 16 g of protein per serving and oh so flavorful, this protein shake recipe will fuel your body post-workout or or as a sweet treat. Enjoy!

That’s right. A healthy protein shake that actually tastes creamy and delicious. AND that doesn’t pack any ingredients you can’t pronounce?! You’re in the right place. This banana shake is calling your name.
Healthy Banana Protein Shake Ingredients
Frozen Sliced Bananas
Bananas a staple when it comes to making healthy smoothies and shakes, and this protein shake recipe is no exception! If this will be your first time freezing sliced nanners, check out this post on how to freeze bananas and an easy step-by-step tutorial on how to slice bananas and save them in the freezer for later.
Vanilla Protein Powder
We used Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein, but feel free to use your vanilla protein powder of choice. Both plant-based and whey protein powders will work for this healthy banana shake recipe.
Best Protein Powders
Check out our top protein powder recommendations for baking, smoothies, and everything in between.
Milk
Any milk will work for this recipe! We used unsweetened almond milk, but feel free to use whatever milk you prefer or what you have on hand.
Vanilla Extract
Just a dash of vanilla extract is enough to give this healthy banana protein shake recipe a touch of vanilla sweetness without being overpowering.
Frozen Greek Yogurt
Our secret (or not so secret anymore!) ingredient in this shake is FROZEN Greek yogurt cubes. It seriously gives this protein shake the consistency you typically get from adding ice cream to a shake. We like to freeze our Greek yogurt into an ice cube tray ahead of time, and them keep the cubes in Stasher bags in the freezer to have on hand whenever the protein shake mood strikes.

How to Make Healthy Protein Shakes
This recipe could not be easier to make; you’ll be sipping on your healthy banana protein shake in no time. Simply place all your ingredients (once your bananas and Greek yogurt cubes are frozen) in your blender and blend until smooth.
Serve this protein shake with your favorite toppings. We drizzled ours with drippy peanut butter, and added a dollop of whipped coconut milk to the top, which we’d highlyyy recommend. All you need to do is put a whole can of coconut milk in the freezer, and once it’s chilled, remove the can and scoop out JUST the solidified coconut milk at the top of the can. Whip until smooth and airy with your hand mixer. Feel free to add a dash of maple or honey to give this whip a little sweetness if you so choose. Dollop away!


What Protein Powder is Best for Healthy Shake Recipes?
Eeeeverybody has their opinion on protein powder. We talk a lot about our favorite protein powders in this Guide to the Best Protein Powder. However, taste buds, dietary restrictions, and definitions of “clean eating” are so different for everyone! Personally, we love SFH Pure Whey Vanilla Protein Powder for whey protein and Garden of Life Raw Organic Vanilla Protein Powder for our vegan protein option. They taste great in smoothies and shakes and both have clean ingredient labels.
That being said, any vanilla protein powder will work for this smoothie. You do you and use your favorite protein in this healthy banana protein shake!


Healthy Smoothies
- Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie
- Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie
- Pineapple Upside Down Strawberry Smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Green Smoothie

Healthy Banana Protein Shake
Ingredients
- ¾ cup nonfat Greek yogurt frozen into cubes
- 2 cups frozen sliced bananas
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder we used Garden of Life Raw Organic Protein
- 2 cups milk any kind (we used Almond Breeze Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk)
Instructions
- First, freeze ¾ cup nonfat Greek Yogurt in an ice cube tray.
- Once the Greek yogurt has fully frozen, place all ingredients for healthy banana shake into a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and serve with your favorite toppings.
Tips & Notes
- Depending on how thick you like your shakes, option to add more milk by the tablespoon until desired thickness is reached.
- Nutrition does not include drizzled peanut butter or whipped coconut cream toppings.
This recipe is a true masterpiece! The presentation is beautiful and the taste is out of this world. I can’t wait to make it again.
This shake recipe is super delicious! I used Mexican vanilla and it gives the shake a slight cinnamon flavor which is amazing! I also didn’t freeze my yogurt into cubes and it still came out super thick, which I like!
Yum!
Nice one
Very good.
Ah, this looks so freaking irresistible! I would be more than happy to integrate coconut milk or coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt into this smoothie. And to me, the thicker the shake, the better!
omg this looks and sounds amazing!! thank god its an easy recipe hahaha my type of jam :p
Xoxo <3
Love your recipes!
Hi there, I love everything in this shake & what makes it even better is it’s easy to make. However I didn’t see the calories, fat etc could you please let me know?
Thanks
Could you use normal milk if you don’t have almond milk?
I am having way too much fun going through all your recipes and picking out what I want to make! I make this smoothie most days, but add chia seeds, and switch up the nut butter each day 🙂
Chia is a great addition! I love that they expand…you get more for your moneys worth 😉
Hey stupid question im about to ask probably but do you have to use frozen banana or can you just use a fresh one.
Do you know Nutella? (I think so =) )
You can add 200ml milk, 2tbsp Nutella, and 1 banana and you have a tasty shake too =)
Thank you for your recipe!
OMG. I love Nutellaaaaaa! Doing that next time I eat a banana.
OMG I am SOOOO making that banana shake tomorrow. wowzaaaaaa
BAM! Let me know how it goes 🙂
Wow, your description to lick the screen sure made me look — and yes, it looks yummy! My favorite “indulge” dessert is apple pie and vanilla ice cream — but a healthy shake so much better for me!
LOL! Well that is good..I’m glad you stopped by 🙂
Looks amazing!!!!
I am so there with you… I crave ice cream now like woah AND I just discovered Cookies and Cream Frozen Yogurt… not sure where that has been all my life. BUT this looks like a great alternative to my ice cream craving, and I love the chocolate sauce idea.
Sara 🙂
As always, your recipes look divine!
I don’t know if I can choose a favorite dessert! I think I’d have to go with the classic dark chocolate.
Ohmygoodness, yum!! It’s always chocolate and pb for me!