Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Smoothie
Satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your body with this protein-packed cherry chocolate cheesecake smoothie.
Treat yourself to a rich and creamy cheesecake-inspired smoothie. A delicious and nutritious way to enjoy the taste of cheesecake in a healthy protein smoothie. This smoothie combines the flavors of chocolate, cherries, and cheesecake into a high-protein shake that is blood sugar-balancing and filled with antioxidants.
You will love Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Smoothie because:
- Cherry chocolate cheesecake smoothie tastes like dessert in a glass
- An easy way to add more fruits and veggies to your day
- Sweet, rich, and full of vitamins and antioxidants
- High-protein, gluten-free, and plant-based smoothie
- A blood-sugar-balancing breakfast or snack
- Filling and blood-sugar balancing with protein, fat, and fiber
- Hidden veggies to add a boost of nutrients
- Great source of magnesium
- Cherries are rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Smoothie is made with:
- Frozen cherries: low in sugar fruit that is high in antioxidants
- Cottage cheese: gives the smoothie the signature cheesecake flavor
- Frozen cauliflower rice: adds hidden veggies, nutrients, and makes the smoothie extra thick and creamy
- Protein Powder: a chocolate or vanilla protein powder adds sweetness and protein
- Cacao powder: a chocolate superfood that gives this smoothie the rich decadent taste
- Almond butter: adds healthy fats for satiety and gives the smoothie a richer flavor
- Milk: milk of your choice I typically use almond, cashew, or coconut milk
Recipe Tips:
- Use frozen fruit and veggies to keep this smoothie thick and creamy
- I have tried it with a lactose-free cottage cheese and that works if you are sensitive to dairy
- Get creative with toppings. Try adding whip cream, cacao nibs, or a cherry on top!
- I used chocolate syrup to decorate the glass
- You can substitute the cottage cheese from 1/4-1/3 cup of ricotta cheese or dairy-free ricotta cheese
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Cherry Chocolate Cheesecake Smoothie
Satisfy your sweet tooth and fuel your body with this protein-packed Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Smoothie.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 3/4 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1/2 tbsp cacao powder
- 1/2-1 serving chocolate protein powder (can subsiute vanilla)
- 1 cup milk of choice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and creamy (adding water or milk as needed)
- Pour in a glass and top with cacao nibs (optional) and enjoy
Notes
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