Name: Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup sweet cherries (pitted); 1 cup cottage cheese (low fat); 1 banana; 1/3 cup chocolate protein powder; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 2 tablespoons flax seed meal; 1 teaspoon vanilla

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!

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Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

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

Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie

Servings: 2

Calories: 355 kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

1 cup sweet cherries pitted
1 cup cottage cheese low fat
1 banana
1/3 cup chocolate protein powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons flax seed meal
1 teaspoon vanilla

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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.

Recipe Notes

Serving size varies based on how much ice you add.

Nutrition Facts

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Amount Per Serving (1 glass)

Calories 355 Calories from Fat 84

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9.3g 14%

Saturated Fat 2.9g 15%

Monounsaturated Fat 6.4g

Cholesterol 15mg 5%

Sodium 525mg 22%

Total Carbohydrates 47.3g 16%

Dietary Fiber 14.2g 57%

Sugars 22g

Protein 26.8g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photography by Alejandro Photography // Recipe by The Lemon Bowl

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