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Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie · ready in 7 min · 2 servings · 289 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A thick fusion smoothie where dark cherries meet cocoa richness for a cold, decadent glass with protein power and bright fruit depth.
- Prep
- 7 min
- Total
- 7 min
- Serves
- 2
- kcal
- 289
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 2 servings
- 280 gDark cherry, pitted
- 60 gChocolate protein
- 120 gBanana, peeled
- 360 mlAlmond milk, chilled
- 120 gIce
Equipment
blender, kitchen scale, measuring cup, blender jar, serving glass, spatula, spoon
Instructions
- Set Up Station
Gather measured cherries, protein, banana, almond milk, and ice; set out a blender, measuring cup, scale, and glasses. · 2 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and cold.
- Load Blender
Pour almond milk into the blender first, then add banana, dark cherries, chocolate protein, and ice so the blades move smoothly. · 1 min
What to look for: Liquid sits below the fruit and powder.
- Blend Smooth
Blend on high until thick, glossy, and completely smooth, stopping once to scrape the sides if protein clings to the jar. · 2 min
What to look for: The smoothie is deep purple brown with no visible cherry pieces.
- Check Texture
Check the texture and blend 10 seconds longer if any grainy protein or cherry bits remain in the smoothie. · 1 min
What to look for: The surface looks even, thick, and lightly aerated.
- Serve Cold
Pour into 2 chilled glasses and serve at once while the smoothie is cold, thick, and fragrant with cherry and cocoa. · 1 min
What to look for: Each glass is full with a smooth, spoonable pour.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 289 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 27 g |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| of which sugars | 27 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 6 g |
| Sodium | 259 mg |
Nutri-ScoreA
Allergens
Contains: tree nuts
May contain: milk, soybeans
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 1 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Do not reheat. Refrigerate in a sealed jar and shake well before drinking, or thaw frozen smoothie in the fridge.
Ingredient substitutions
Dark cherry
- Frozen dark cherry: Use the same weight of frozen pitted dark cherry for the thickest texture.
Chocolate protein
- Chocolate protein powder: Use a similar chocolate flavored powder with comparable protein content.
Banana
- Honey: Use only if banana is unavailable, knowing the smoothie will be thinner.
Almond milk
- Milk: Use chilled milk for a creamier non vegan version.
Ice
- Water: Use cold water only if a thinner smoothie is preferred.
