Description
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a quick, nutritious, and delicious blend perfect for a refreshing breakfast or snack. Combining the natural sweetness of frozen cherries, creaminess from almond butter and banana, and a rich chocolate flavor from cacao powder, this smoothie provides a healthy boost with added protein from collagen powder and a touch of green nutrition from spinach. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s an easy way to enjoy a decadent yet wholesome treat.
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 & 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, banana, spinach, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, unflavored collagen protein powder, and cacao powder into your blender.
- Blend Until Smooth: Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is silky and smooth, ensuring that no chunks remain. The Beast Mini Blender or any high-power blender works well for this step.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and enjoy immediately for the best creamy and rich flavor experience.
Notes
- Using frozen cherries helps to create a thick and chilled texture without needing ice.
- You can substitute cacao powder with regular cocoa powder if preferred.
- For added sweetness, you may add a little honey or maple syrup, but the vanilla soy milk usually provides enough sweetness.
- This smoothie is best consumed fresh for optimal taste and nutrient retention.
- Feel free to swap almond butter with peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor profile.
