Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Name: Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup kefir or almond milk (see note); ¼ to ⅓ to ⅓ cup unsalted cashews; ⅓ to ½ to ½ cup packed spinach; 1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder; 1 scoop; 10 to 15 to 15 frozen cherries; ½ to 1 to 1 frozen banana

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Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings
2 Servings
Course
Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine
American

Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Iris Warren

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Ingredients

Servings

1 cup kefir or almond milk (see note)
¼ to ⅓ to ⅓ cup unsalted cashews
⅓ to ½ to ½ cup packed spinach
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa powder natural unsweetened or Dutch-process
1 scoop or more protein powder
10 to 15 to 15 frozen cherries
½ to 1 to 1 frozen banana

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Instructions

Add the ingredients in the order listed to a high-powered blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.

Notes

Adaptations: you can see from the ingredient list that this smoothie is rather adaptable. I don't usually measure much; I just throw in a handful of cashews - same with the spinach.
Almond Milk: if using almond milk, you can use unsweetened or a sweetened vanilla variety.
Sweetness: if you'd like the smoothie sweeter, you can add in a pitted date or a drizzle of honey (but that's not really necessary especially if using a whole banana).
Protein Powder: my favorite protein powder is vital collagens. It is unsweetened/unflavored.
Blender: a good blender should have no trouble blending the cashews super smooth with enough time.
Cocoa: also, Dutch-process cocoa will make the smoothie a bit darker and sweeter than natural, unsweetened (I've used both with great results).

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 Serving Calories 209kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 231mg (10%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 10g (20%)