Description
A quick and nutritious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie blending frozen cherries, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, collagen protein, and cacao powder into a silky, rich drink perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries (about 10)
- Half a banana
- A handful of spinach (1/4 cup packed)
Liquids
- 8 ounces vanilla soy milk (sweetened)
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- A scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients including frozen cherries, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, banana, spinach, collagen protein powder, and cacao powder to ensure everything is ready for blending.
- Blend Ingredients: Place all ingredients into your blender. Use a blender like the Beast Mini Blender for best results. Blend on high speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no chunks left.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass immediately. Enjoy the silky, rich texture and delicious chocolate-cherry flavor as a refreshing and healthy drink.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries to keep the smoothie chilled and thick without adding ice.
- Vanilla soy milk adds sweetness, but you can use unsweetened if preferred and add a natural sweetener if desired.
- Almond butter provides healthy fats and protein; other nut butters can be substituted.
- Spinach adds a nutritional boost without altering the flavor much.
- Collagen powder boosts protein and supports skin, hair, and joint health.
- Cacao powder gives rich chocolate flavor and antioxidants.
