Baklava Protein Smoothie
This luxurious smoothie captures the essence of traditional Mediterranean baklava with notes of honey, cinnamon, and toasted walnuts, packed with high-quality protein for a nutritious breakfast or post-workout treat.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 scoop vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder approximately 30g
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk chilled
- 0.25 cup raw walnuts halves or pieces
- 1 tbsp honey local wildflower honey recommended
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon plus extra for garnish
- 0.25 tsp cardamom ground
- 1 tsp vanilla extract pure extract
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain, non-fat or full-fat
- 0.5 cup ice cubes for texture
Notes
For an even deeper flavor, lightly toast the walnuts in a dry pan for 2 minutes until fragrant before blending. To make this vegan, use maple syrup or agave instead of honey and a plant-based yogurt. This smoothie is best enjoyed immediately but can be stored in an airtight thermos for up to 4 hours.