Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake
This Chocolate-Cherry Protein Shake is a rich and creamy smoothie made with bananas, cherries, cocoa powder, and protein-boosting ingredients like yogurt and peanut butter. Naturally sweetened and ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a satisfying post-workout drink or nutritious snack with dessert-like flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1½ cups unsweetened vanilla soymilk
2 medium frozen bananas, sliced (about 1½ cups)
1 cup frozen pitted dark cherries
½ cup reduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Combine soymilk, frozen banana slices, cherries, yogurt, peanut butter, and cocoa powder in a blender.
- Blend on low speed, gradually increasing to high, for 1–2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
- Use a tamper to help blend if needed.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a different flavor.
- Use almond milk, oat milk, or dairy milk instead of soymilk.
- Add spinach or flaxseeds for extra nutrients.
- Add a date or honey for extra sweetness if desired.
- Include ice cubes for a frostier texture.
- Add a scoop of protein powder to increase protein content.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 24 hours; shake or stir before drinking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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