Easy and Nutritious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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Creamy and delicious, this chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect way to kickstart your morning! Packed full of protein, collagen, and other wholesome ingredients, it is both an easy and delicious choice.

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Anyone else get on certain food kicks?

I’ve definitely been on a smoothie kick lately, and it’s been fun experimenting with different flavors and ingredients. Along with my morning cup of coffee, smoothies have kind of been the perfect thing for me lately in this busy season of life (any other moms of young children out there? …raise your hand if you aren’t too tired to do so).

Smoothies are a great way to pack in a bunch of nutrients and protein, while also being friendly to take with you on the go. I love ’em, and this cherry chocolate smoothie is no exception.

Let’s make it!

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

  • GREAT INGREDIENTS: This smoothie boasts a variety of ingredients like fruit, kefir, collagen, and protein, making it completely guilt-free while also maintaining delicious flavor.
  • KID FRIENDLY: My girls love this smoothie, and it’s something I can feel good about giving them, too!
  • CREAMY + DELICIOUS: This smoothie has a perfectly creamy texture, making it the perfect breakfast treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Frozen Cherries: Make sure they are pitted sweet cherries.
  • Banana: You’ll need one banana for this smoothie. It adds creaminess and extra nutrition.
  • Chocolate Protein Powder: Use whatever brand of protein powder you prefer.
  • Chocolate Collagen: I love and use chocolate collagen peptides from Thrive Market.
  • Kefir: I used whole milk kefir in this recipe.
  • Tart Cherry Juice: Delicious and nutritious!

How to Make a Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

  1. Combine all the ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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Quick Tips for Success

  • Add 1-2 tbsp of nut butter for some added protein.
  • This recipe can easily be changed to accommodate different flavors. Swap the cherries for strawberries, blackberries, etc.
  • If you don’t have any milk kefir, you can substitute a little yogurt with some milk.

FAQs

Yes, you can substitute coconut yogurt for the kefir.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

chocolate cherry smoothie on a table with a red and white checkered towel

Creamy and delicious, this chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect way to kickstart your morning! Packed full of protein, collagen, and other wholesome ingredients, it is both an easy and delicious choice.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen pitted sweet cherries
  • 1 banana
  • 1/4 cup tart cherry juice
  • 1/3 cup milk kefir
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 1 scoop chocolate collagen

Instructions

  1. Combine all the ingredients into a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

  • Add 1-2 tbsp of nut butter for some added protein.
  • This recipe can easily be changed to accommodate different flavors. Swap the cherries for strawberries, blackberries, etc.
  • If you don't have any milk kefir, you can substitute a little yogurt with some milk.

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