This thick and creamy chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie is packed with over 26 grams of protein per serving!
Cherry season is in full force here in Michigan and to celebrate I’m sharing one of my favorite 2-minute breakfast recipes: a rich and creamy Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie.
As the cherry capitol of the world, it probably doesn’t surprise you that we get pretty excited when the juicy fruit starts lining the local farm stands.
For this particular recipe, I love using sweet cherries but tart cherries would work well too. You can always add sweetness with a little honey if needed but I prefer to use fruit to sweeten my smoothies.
For a rich chocolate flavor without a lot of added fat and calories, I add in cocoa powder before blending the smoothie. You can use regular or dark chocolate cocoa powder. Either way, don’t be shy – cocoa powder is a great source of antioxidants.
Instead of my usual yogurt or protein powder addition, this time I decided to switch things up by blending in low fat cottage cheese. An excellent source of protein, vitamins and nutrients, I actually prefer the slight tangy, salty flavor it adds to the smoothie.
Packed with over 26 grams of protein per serving, my Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie is my new favorite smoothie recipe for summer. Try it today!
Your straw is waiting.
This thick and creamy chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie is packed with over 26 gras of protein per serving!
- 1 cup sweet cherries pitted
- 1 cup cottage cheese low fat
- 1 banana
- 1/3 cup chocolate protein protein
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
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Place all ingredients in a high-speed blender along with desired amount of ice to thicken and puree until smooth and creamy. Divide between two glasses to serve.
Serving size varies based on how much ice you add.
Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl
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Gina @Running to the Kitchen
This sounds incredible!!
Art from My Table
This looks absolutely amazing! Smoothies are my go to!
Liz DellaCroce
Same here!!
Barbara Schieving
Now I’m craving cherries! Looks delicious :)
Liz DellaCroce
haha sorry about that!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven
Chocolate + Cherries are so good together!
Liz DellaCroce
It really can’t be beat!
Matt
This is like healthy dessert for breakfast, love it!
Liz DellaCroce
Exactly!
Ashley
This looks so refreshing, Liz! Can’t wait to try it out :)
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks lady!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
My husband is smoothie OBSESSED, so I am always looking for new ideas. I love the combo of chocolate and cherries, so these are happening!
Liz DellaCroce
We are loving this one lately!!
Kristen Chidsey
Cottage Cheese in smoothies is my go to for protein!! I can’t wait to try this version
Liz DellaCroce
I honestly am sold on it!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
All. Those. Cherries!!!! I’ve never tried cottage cheese in my smoothies, need to give that a go!
Liz DellaCroce
I was a little hesitant but it was so so good!
Candace @ Cabot
I can’t wait to try this. I’m always looking for new smoothie ideas and adding cottage cheese is one I hadn’t thought of. I always have cottage cheese on hand and love new ways to use it.
Liz DellaCroce
I have to say – it was SO good !!