Easy and Nutritious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
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.
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
Ingredients You’ll Need
Tips for Preparing to Make This Recipe
- Add 1-2 tbsp of nut butter for some added protein.
- Variations: This recipe can easily be changed to accommodate different flavors. Swap the cherries for strawberries, blackberries, etc.
- Kefir: If you don’t have any milk kefir, you can substitute it for a little yogurt mixed with some milk.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below!
Step By Step Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Recipe FAQs
Absolutely! Cherries are considered a superfood because of their many health benefits. Kefir also adds a gut healthy boost while the chocolate collagen adds protein and other nutrients.
Yes, you can substitute coconut yogurt or another dairy free yogurt/milk for the kefir.
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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Description
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.
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
- Combine all the ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Add 1-2 tbsp of nut butter for some added protein.
- Variations: This recipe can easily be changed to accommodate different flavors. Swap the cherries for strawberries, blackberries, etc.
- Kefir: If you don’t have any milk kefir, you can substitute it for a little yogurt mixed with some milk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Recipes
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