Description
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a quick, nutrient-packed blend of frozen cherries, creamy vanilla soy milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, collagen protein powder, and rich cacao powder. Perfect for a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack, it’s easy to prepare in just 5 minutes and offers a silky, rich taste with a vibrant chocolate and cherry flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries (about 10)
- Half a banana
- A handful of spinach (1/4 cup packed)
Liquids and Nut Butters
- 8 ounces vanilla soy milk (sweetened)
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
Powders and Supplements
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (about 1/4 cup)
- 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 Smooth: Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is silky smooth and creamy. Use a high-powered blender for best results like the Beast Mini Blender.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy the rich and delicious chocolate cherry flavor immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries to achieve a chilled, thick smoothie texture.
- You can substitute almond butter with other nut butters like cashew or peanut butter.
- For a vegan option, ensure the collagen protein powder is plant-based or omit it entirely.
- Adjust the sweetness by choosing unsweetened or sweetened soy milk depending on preference.
- Adding ice cubes can make the smoothie colder and thicker if desired.
