We need to talk about cinnamon buns.
Cinnamon buns have been on my mind all week. It all started when I was walking through the mall. You know how it is..walking through the mall and you pass a Cinnabon. Who’s bright idea is it to put a Cinnabon in the middle of the mall for everyone to smell? No wonder there is always a crazy long lineup.
To make matters worse, one of my friends has been buying cinnamon buns on campus every day, and eating them in front of me. Which only made me crave them more.
The problem is, I refuse to buy cinnamon buns. Why pay so much money for something I can make even better at home? Or maybe I’m just too poor to be spending money on everything that I’m craving? Let’s just say it’s the first one…
But the problem with the “making it at home” bit is that I have no time. Like, at all. Why do you think the last thing that I made was homemade peanut butter? Because it’s just so simple. So what do I do when I have a cinnamon bun craving but no time?
Make a cinnamon bun smoothie of course! I have definitely done this last semester when I wanted some oatmeal raisin cookies.
Make everything into a smoothie. That is my new motto. Drink up!
Cinnamon Bun Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 medium banana, frozen and cut into coins
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, and puree until smooth.
Simple and very tasty, Cathleen.
This is awesome! I crave cinnamon buns pretty frequently, but I love that this is healthy.
Very healthy alternative! Kudos!
What a great and creative idea and also delicious , thanks for sharing 🙂
So easy and sounds delicious! Who doesn't love cinnamon buns?!
I love cinnamon buns and your healthy smoothie sounds a great alternative! Thanks for sharing!
Great idea for this cinnamon bun smoothie, you get all the flavor without all the sugar and fat. Genius idea!
Yummy and healthy smoothie
This so funny because I also have been craving some homemade cinnamon buns, too, so I'm glad I'm not alone. Never mind that I've never made them and I normally do not ever crave them. My husband thinks I'm a bit odd right now. : ) I need to find a recipe that makes like 3 buns or like you, be creative and make a smoothie. Very smart!
I'm right there with you. The smell always gets me in the mall. I love that you made a smoothie inspired by that ubiquitous treat. Thank you for sharing such a delicious recipe. I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!
this is next on my breakfast list!
Not only does this sound yummy (I´m a sucker for cinnamon buns) but very healthy!! 🙂 🙂
Looks delicious! Thanks for the easy recipe 🙂
This looks way healthier than regular cinnamon rolls! I hope I can continue to resist those cravings…. 🙂
Sounds like healthy liquid cinnamon buns in no time 🙂
what a fun smoothie idea!!
Mmmm, great idea for a smoothie! I've been craving smoothies lately and really need to start making them, stat.
A cinnamon bun smoothie?! No way! I've got to try this! Thank you for linking to the Weekend re-Treat Link Party.
I had something similar years ago at cinnabon, I need to make a replica so I can enjoy it at home 🙂 This is a nice inspiration
Thanks Calvin! I need to try the one at Cinnabon now!