Description
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a quick, nutrient-packed beverage perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. Combining frozen cherries, creamy almond butter, spinach, and rich cacao powder with vanilla soy milk, it offers a silky texture and a delicious balance of fruity and chocolate flavors. Enhanced with collagen protein powder, this smoothie provides a satisfying boost of protein and antioxidants in just five minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits & Vegetables
- 1/2 cup frozen cherries (about 10 cherries)
- Half a banana
- A handful of spinach (1/4 cup packed)
Liquids
- 8 ounces vanilla soy milk (sweetened)
Protein & Superfoods
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (approximately 1/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients including frozen cherries, banana, spinach, vanilla soy milk, almond butter, collagen protein powder, and cacao powder.
- Blend Smoothie: Place all ingredients in your blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is fully smooth and creamy, ensuring no chunks remain. A high-powered blender like the Beast Mini Blender is ideal for this step.
- Serve and Enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass. Enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture, appreciating its silky, rich, and indulgent taste.
Notes
- For a colder smoothie, use more frozen cherries or freeze the banana slices before blending.
- Adjust the sweetness by choosing sweetened or unsweetened vanilla soy milk according to your preference.
- Spinach adds nutrients but has a mild flavor that won’t overpower the smoothie.
- Collagen protein powder can be substituted with plant-based protein powders for a vegan option.
- Use cacao powder for a richer chocolate taste or cocoa powder if preferred.
