Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake (Printer-friendly)
Rich chocolate and tart cherry blended into a creamy protein-packed shake ready in just 5 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
02 - 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
03 - 1/2 cup frozen pitted cherries
04 - 1 small banana, fresh or frozen
05 - 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
→ Sweetener & Extras
06 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
→ Ice
08 - 1/2 cup ice cubes (optional, for extra thickness)
# How to Make It:
01 - Add the almond milk, chocolate protein powder, frozen cherries, banana, cocoa powder, and any optional sweetener or vanilla extract to a blender.
02 - Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
03 - Add ice cubes if a thicker texture is desired, and blend again until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh cherries, a sprinkle of cocoa, or dark chocolate shavings if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It genuinely tastes like a chocolate covered cherry milkshake, which makes it dangerously easy to drink every day.
- You get a solid 18 grams of protein in five minutes without turning on a stove or dirtying a pan.
02 -
- Always put the liquid in the blender before the frozen ingredients or you will end up with a chunky mess stuck to the blade.
- Protein powders vary wildly in sweetness and texture, so you may need to tweak the honey or cocoa amount the first time you try a new brand.
03 -
- Let frozen cherries sit at room temperature for about five minutes before blending to spare your blender motor and get a smoother result faster.
- A pinch of salt in the blender sounds strange but pulls the chocolate flavor forward in a way you will notice immediately.