Cinnamon Roll Collagen Protein Shake

This Cinnamon Roll Collagen Protein Shake delivers all the cozy, bakery-case flavor of a warm cinnamon roll without the refined sugar, flour, or inflammatory oils. Unsweetened almond milk forms a creamy, dairy-light base, while grass-fed collagen peptides supply easily absorbed amino acids like glycine and proline that support joint, skin, and gut tissue repair. Ceylon cinnamon — chosen over cheaper cassia cinnamon for its lower coumarin content and gentler, sweeter flavor — brings warmth along with research-backed benefits for blood sugar regulation and inflammation reduction. A frozen banana and a spoonful of almond butter lend natural sweetness and healthy monounsaturated fats, while a touch of pure maple syrup and vanilla extract round out the cinnamon-roll flavor profile without spiking blood sugar the way refined sugar would. A pinch of nutmeg and sea salt enhance the bakery-spice notes, and a dusting of extra cinnamon and nutmeg on top makes this shake feel like dessert while functioning as a nourishing, anti-inflammatory meal or snack. Ready in under five minutes with just a blender, this shake is ideal for a post-workout recovery drink, a quick anti-inflammatory breakfast, or a mid-afternoon treat that satisfies a sweet tooth while supporting long-term joint and metabolic health.

Ingredients

• 1 cupunsweetened almond milk, chilled
• 2 scoopgrass-fed collagen peptides, about 20g protein
• 1 wholefrozen banana, sliced
• 1 tbspalmond butter, unsweetened, no added oils
• 1 tspCeylon cinnamon, plus extra for garnish
• 1 tsppure vanilla extract
• 1 tsppure maple syrup, optional, to taste
• 0.125 tspnutmeg, plus extra pinch for garnish
• 1 pinchsea salt
• 0.5 cupice cubes, optional, for a thicker, colder shake

Method

1. Add the almond milk to the blender first, followed by the collagen peptides, frozen banana, almond butter, Ceylon cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, nutmeg, and sea salt.
2. If you'd like a thicker, colder shake, add the ice cubes to the blender as well.
3. Secure the lid and blend on high speed until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides once if needed, about 45-60 seconds. 1:00
4. Taste and adjust sweetness with a touch more maple syrup if desired, then blend again briefly to combine.
5. Pour the shake into a serving glass.
6. Finish with a generous sprinkle of extra Ceylon cinnamon and a light dash of nutmeg on top. Serve immediately.