Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake (Printable)
Creamy chocolate cherry blend with banana and protein powder, ready in just 5 minutes.
# What You'll 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)
# Directions:
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 speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, approximately 30 to 60 seconds.
03 - Add ice cubes if a thicker texture is desired, then blend again until fully incorporated.
04 - Pour into a tall glass and serve right away for the best flavor and consistency.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It legitimately tastes like a chocolate covered cherry dessert but fuels your body like a proper recovery meal.
- You can go from hungry and cranky to sipping something glorious in under five minutes flat.
02 -
- Frozen cherries make or break the texture, and fresh ones will leave you with a thin, watery disappointment.
- Always add liquid to the blender first or you will end up with powder glued to the bottom in a stubborn clump.
03 -
- Freeze overripe bananas in chunks so you always have ready sweetness and creaminess without needing ice.
- A tiny pinch of salt in the blender makes the chocolate flavor pop in a way you will not expect but will never skip again.