Discover this rich & creamy Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie! A 5-minute breakfast boost with 26g+ protein, sweet cherries, & antioxidants. Quick, healthy & delicious!
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 Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie, I love using sweet cherries, but tart cherries would work well too. They also taste great in my Cherry Vanilla Smoothie and Cherry Banana Chia Smoothie.
Ingredients
- Cherries: Fresh or frozen work well in smoothies.
- Cottage cheese: Naturally high in protein, and also make the smoothie nice and creamy. Don’t worry about the texture, your blender will make it smooth!
- Cocoa powder: Adds rich, chocolatey flavor along with anitoxidants.
- Protein powder: I like to use chocolate protein powder to really amp up the flavor.
How to Make
To make a chocolate cherry protein smoothie, simply add all of the ingredients with some ice to a high speed blender and blend until smooth. If you want it a little sweeter, you can add honey, too.
Add more ice or some milk or water until it comes to your desired consistency, then pour into glasses and enjoy!
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- Peach Protein Smoothie
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- Strawberry Pineapple Smoothie
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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.
Liz’s Notes
Nutrition
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any protein powder you like! Whey, plant-based, chocolate, or vanilla all work well. Chocolate protein powder will give the smoothie a richer, dessert-like flavor.
Yes! You can blend it ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Give it a quick shake or stir before drinking. Or make some make ahead freezer bags!
Yes. You can skip the protein powder and still enjoy a delicious chocolate cherry smoothie. You may want to add ingredients like Greek yogurt, nut butter, or seeds to boost the protein naturally.
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