Description
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious blend of frozen cherries, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, collagen protein, and cacao powder. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a healthy snack, this smoothie combines rich chocolate flavor with the natural sweetness of fruit and the added benefits of protein and greens.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries (about 10)
- Half a banana
- A handful of spinach (1/4 cup packed)
Dairy Alternatives and Protein
- 8 ounces vanilla soy milk (sweetened)
- A scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (1/4 cup)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place the frozen cherries, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, collagen protein powder, and cacao powder into your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no chunks left.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for a silky, rich, and delicious treat.
Notes
- For a sweeter smoothie, use sweetened soy milk or add a little honey or maple syrup.
- Use frozen cherries to get a thick and cold texture; fresh cherries will yield a thinner smoothie.
- You can substitute almond butter with other nut butters like peanut or cashew butter.
- Spinach adds nutrients without altering the taste significantly but can be omitted if preferred.
- Collagen protein powder can be replaced or omitted if desired, but it adds a protein boost.
- Adjust cacao powder quantity to taste if you prefer a more or less chocolaty flavor.
- Blend with ice cubes for an extra frosty smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothies & Shakes
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Cherry Smoothie Recipe, Vegan Smoothie, Protein Smoothie, Chocolate Smoothie, Green Smoothie
