Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Get your chocolate fix in with this smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Chocolate cherry protein smoothie tastes rich and decadent but is a healthy smoothie made with superfoods.
Chocolate and cherry is a classic black forest-inspired flavor combo. Waking up and having this thick chocolate smoothie for breakfast seems so indulgent but is actually healthy and blood-sugar balancing. This smoothie features sweet cherries, cacao, and almond butter for a rich and energizing vegan protein smoothie everyone will love.
You will love chocolate cherry protein smoothie because:
- A healthy smoothie that tastes like a milkshake
- Vegan, gluten-free, and plant-based high protein recipe
- Filling and blood-sugar balancing
- A balanced smoothie 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
A chocolate cherry protein smoothie is made with:
- Milk: I use almond, coconut, or cashew milk
- Cherries: frozen cherries to keep it sweet and creamy
- Frozen riced cauliflower: hidden veggies you will never taste but adds bulk, nutrients, and creaminess to the smoothie
- Almond butter: adds healthy fats for satiety and gives the smoothie a richer flavor
- Cacao powder: a chocolate superfood that gives this smoothie the rich decadent taste
- Ground flaxseed: to boost the nutrition and add extra fiber
- Protein Powder: I use chocolate or vanilla protein powder
Recipe Tips:
- Option to top the smoothie with cacao nibs, granola, or coconut flakes to add some crunch
- Feel free to swap the protein for 1/2 scoop of protein and 1 scoop of collagen peptides
- Use frozen fruit and veggies to keep this smoothie thick and creamy
- If you don’t have flaxseed feel free to skip or substitute hemp seeds or chia seeds
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- Chocolate Berry Hormone Balancing Smoothie
- Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cup Protein Smoothie
- Golden Mango Smoothie
- Berry Chocolate Smoothie
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Get your chocolate fix in with this smoothie that tastes like a milkshake. Chocolate cherry protein smoothie tastes rich and decadent but is a healthy smoothie made with superfoods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 3/4 cup frozen riced cauliflower
- 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
Instructions
- In a blender all ingredients and blend until smooth and creamy, adding water or ice as needed to get the desired consistency
Notes
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