Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake
Thick, creamy, and DELICIOUS chocolate cherry protein shake! A quick and satisfying breakfast or snack with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required!
Servings 1 (shake)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen sweet cherries
- 3/4 cup standard-size ice cubes
- 3/4-1 cup dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we like almond)
- 1-2 scoops chocolate protein powder* (or sub vanilla or unflavored)
- 1-3 tsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 small handful baby spinach (optional // for added nutrition)
- 1 Tbsp cashew butter (optional // for richness)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1-2 tsp maple syrup (optional // include if using unsweetened protein powder // or sub pitted dates)
Instructions
- To a high-speed blender (or smaller powerful blender such as a Nutribullet), add the cherries, ice, dairy-free milk (starting with the lesser amount), protein powder, and cocoa powder (use the lesser amount if using chocolate protein and the greater amount if using unflavored/vanilla protein). Optionally, add the baby spinach, cashew butter, and vanilla. For a sweeter shake or if using unsweetened protein powder, add the maple syrup (starting with the lesser amount).
- Blend on high speed until thick and smooth, adding more dairy-free milk or using the tamper as needed to encourage blending. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more cocoa powder and maple syrup to preference.
- Serve immediately (texture/flavor is best when fresh) or freeze in an ice cube tray then reblend (adding dairy-free milk as needed) to enjoy later.
Notes
*In this recipe, we like Aloha Chocolate Protein (for a vegan option) or Orchestra Provisions Chocolate Protein (for a non-vegan option). Find our full chocolate protein powder review here.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 2 scoops Aloha protein powder and without optional ingredients. Protein content will vary depending on brand and amount used.
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated with 2 scoops Aloha protein powder and without optional ingredients. Protein content will vary depending on brand and amount used.
Nutrition (1 of 1 servings)
Serving: 1 shake Calories: 270 Carbohydrates: 34.1 g Protein: 20.8 g Fat: 7.3 g Saturated Fat: 1.9 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6 g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.5 g Trans Fat: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 300 mg Potassium: 824 mg Fiber: 6.6 g Sugar: 22 g Vitamin A: 265 IU Vitamin C: 10 mg Calcium: 377 mg Iron: 7.6 mg