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.
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Carolyn
July 23, 2018 at 10:00 pmThis would be the perfect breakfast to go in the morning!
Liz DellaCroce
July 29, 2018 at 4:32 pmIt really is so good!
Crystal Faulkner
July 19, 2018 at 8:32 pmSuch a cute recipe! Thank you for sharing.
Liz DellaCroce
July 20, 2018 at 9:13 amI hope you love it!
Jennifer Salter
July 19, 2018 at 12:18 amI love cherry season! And chocolate and cherry are such a tasty combination!
Liz DellaCroce
July 20, 2018 at 9:14 amRight?? So good!
Gina @Running to the Kitchen
July 22, 2017 at 11:52 amThis sounds incredible!!
Art from My Table
July 21, 2017 at 12:02 pmThis looks absolutely amazing! Smoothies are my go to!
Liz DellaCroce
July 22, 2017 at 11:58 amSame here!!
Barbara Schieving
July 21, 2017 at 8:12 amNow I’m craving cherries! Looks delicious :)
Liz DellaCroce
July 21, 2017 at 11:16 amhaha sorry about that!
Alyssa | EverydayMaven
July 21, 2017 at 2:00 amChocolate + Cherries are so good together!
Liz DellaCroce
July 21, 2017 at 11:16 amIt really can’t be beat!
Matt
July 21, 2017 at 1:15 amThis is like healthy dessert for breakfast, love it!
Liz DellaCroce
July 21, 2017 at 11:16 amExactly!
Ashley
July 19, 2017 at 2:11 pmThis looks so refreshing, Liz! Can’t wait to try it out :)
Liz DellaCroce
July 19, 2017 at 6:14 pmThanks lady!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
July 18, 2017 at 9:54 amMy 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
July 18, 2017 at 11:48 amWe are loving this one lately!!
Kristen Chidsey
July 18, 2017 at 8:56 amCottage Cheese in smoothies is my go to for protein!! I can’t wait to try this version
Liz DellaCroce
July 18, 2017 at 11:48 amI honestly am sold on it!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
July 18, 2017 at 8:49 amAll. Those. Cherries!!!! I’ve never tried cottage cheese in my smoothies, need to give that a go!
Liz DellaCroce
July 18, 2017 at 11:48 amI was a little hesitant but it was so so good!
Candace @ Cabot
July 18, 2017 at 8:33 amI 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
July 18, 2017 at 11:49 amI have to say – it was SO good !!