Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

4.75 stars average

This thick and creamy chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie is packed with over 26 gras of protein per serving!

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe - a healthy breakfast recipe

This thick and creamy chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie is packed with over 26 grams of protein per serving!

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

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.

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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.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie a gluten freek breakfast recipe

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.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie Recipe

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.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie a healthy breakfast idea

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.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe a healthy breakfast recipe

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!

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Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

4.75 stars average
This thick and creamy chocolate cherry breakfast smoothie is packed with over 26 gras of protein per serving!
PREP: 5 minutes
TOTAL: 5 minutes
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Servings: 2

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Ingredients
 

Instructions
 

  • 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.

Notes

Serving size varies based on how much ice you add. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 47.3gProtein: 26.8gFat: 9.3gSaturated Fat: 2.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 525mgFiber: 14.2gSugar: 22g

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28 thoughts on “Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie”

  1. 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.

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