Banana Whey Protein Smoothie
A high-protein breakfast you can make in minutes, 470 calories and 40g of protein per serving.
Ingredients
- 1 scoop whey protein
- 1 medium banana
- 250 ml milk
- 30 g rolled oats
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
Steps
- Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding water to reach the consistency you like.
- Pour and drink immediately.
Nutrition breakdown
At 470 calories this is a substantial breakfast, best when it's carrying a bigger share of your daily total or fuelling a training day. With 40g of protein it clears the 30-gram threshold most nutritionists use for a "high-protein" meal, which is enough to meaningfully blunt hunger and support muscle repair after training. Its macros land in a balanced 34/44/23 protein-carb-fat split, so it works whether you're cutting, maintaining or gaining. That works out to about 8.5g of protein per 100 calories, a quick way to compare how "filling per calorie" one meal is against another.
Why this breakfast works
This breakfast earns its place because protein is the most satiating macronutrient, so a high-protein meal keeps you full longer on the same calories; it proves a plant-forward plate can still hit real protein numbers, not just salad; and it comes together in minutes, which is the real reason healthy eating sticks — convenience beats willpower. Built around whey protein, banana, milk, rolled oats, peanut butter, it's the kind of simple, repeatable meal that makes a healthy diet feel automatic rather than like a project.
Tips & variations
- Prep ahead: double the whey protein and cook once to have two servings ready — batching is the single biggest time-saver for staying consistent.
- Keep it lean: if you're cutting, trim the peanut butter to shave calories without touching the protein.
- Season boldly: a squeeze of citrus, fresh herbs or a pinch of chilli lifts the whole dish for zero extra calories.
- Track it in one tap: log Banana Whey Protein Smoothie in FitScan and its 470 calories and 40g protein count straight toward your daily macros.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Banana Whey Protein Smoothie?
One serving of Banana Whey Protein Smoothie has 470 calories, with 40g protein, 52g carbs and 12g fat.
Is Banana Whey Protein Smoothie good for weight loss?
Yes — its high protein and 470 calories make it easy to fit into a calorie deficit while staying full, which is exactly what sustainable fat loss needs. Portion it to your target and pair it with plenty of vegetables.
Can I meal-prep Banana Whey Protein Smoothie in advance?
Most of these ingredients — whey protein, banana, milk, rolled oats, peanut butter — hold up well for a day or two in the fridge. Store components separately and combine just before eating so nothing goes soggy.
Track this recipe automatically
Log it in FitScan with one tap and it counts toward your daily macros. Download free on iPhone.
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