Getting your protein just got more delicious, friends! This Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake is thick, creamy, chocolatey, perfectly sweet, super delicious, and filling Over 20 grams of protein For every meal.
Bonus? Come together fast With only 4 ingredients and 5 minutes required! Let us show you how it’s done!
This easy chocolate cherry protein shake Requires only 4 ingredients: Frozen sweet cherries, your choice of milk, Protein powderAnd cocoa powder. The ice makes it thick, cold, and creamy – our favorite kind of shake!
Keep it simple like this, or include Optional add-ons! Baby spinach packs a nutrition boost with vitamin C, folate, magnesium, and more (and you can barely taste it!). Cashew butter It adds richness and makes it more satisfying. Vanilla extract and maple (or date) syrup give it a sweeter, more decadent flavor!
We think you’ll love this shake! that it:
creamy
thick
chocolate
Lightly sweetened
Quick and easy
Packed with protein (20+ grams/serving!)
& very delicious!
This shake is perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout refueling, or an energizing snack.
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- 1 cup Frozen sweet cherries
- 3/4 cup Standard size ice cubes
- 3/4-1 cup Dairy-free milk (plain, unsweetened // we like almonds)
- 1-2 Shovels Chocolate protein powder* (or vanilla or unflavored)
- 1-3 teaspoon Cocoa powder (or cocoa powder)
- 1 A small handful Baby spinach (My choice //for added feed)
- 1 tablespoon Cashew butter (My choice // to get rich)
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract (My choice)
- 1-2 teaspoon maple syrup (My choice // This includes if using unsweetened protein powder // or pitted dates)
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To A High speed mixer (Or a smaller powerful blender e.g NutriBullet) Add cherries, ice, dairy-free milk (starting with a smaller amount), protein powder, and cocoa powder (use less if using chocolate protein and more if using unflavored/vanilla protein). Optionally, add baby spinach, cashew butter, and vanilla. For a sweeter shake or if using unsweetened protein powder, add maple syrup (starting with a smaller amount).
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Mix on high speed until thick and smooth, adding more dairy-free milk or using a plunger as needed to encourage mixing. Taste and adjust as needed, adding more cocoa powder and maple syrup as desired.
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Serve immediately (texture/flavor is best when fresh) or freeze in an ice cube tray and remix (add dairy-free milk as needed) to enjoy later.
*Nutritional information is a rough estimate calculated using 2 scoops of Aloha protein powder and no optional ingredients. Protein content varies depending on the brand and amount used.
Submission: 1 shake Calories: 270 Carbohydrates: 34.1 g protein: 20.8 g fat: 7.3 g Saturated fat: 1.9 g Polyunsaturated fats: 0.6 g Monounsaturated fats: 1.5 g Trans fats: 0 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 300 mg Potassium: 824 mg Fiber: 6.6 g sugar: 22 g Vitamin A: 265 IU Vitamin C: 10 mg Calcium: 377 mg iron: 7.6 mg
