Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie
User Reviews
4.8
Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie
Description
Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie brings together liquids like kefir or almond milk with nutrient-dense ingredients such as raw cashews and fresh spinach to create a creamy base. Natural unsweetened or Dutch-process cocoa powder imparts rich chocolate flavor without added sugars. Protein powder adds a boost of protein, and frozen cherries alongside banana bring natural sweetness and chilling effect. The ingredients are added to a high-powered blender and pureed until smooth, resulting in a thick but drinkable texture.
The smoothie balances earthy notes from spinach with fruity and chocolate elements, suitable as a nutrient boost or snack. Adjusting the amount of protein powder, sweetness, or milk type allows for customization in flavor and nutrition.
The notes highlight flexibility in ingredient quantities and variations, such as using sweetened almond milk for added sweetness or including dates or honey if desired. A strong blender is recommended to achieve a smooth consistency, especially for blending cashews fully. Options for cocoa types provide slight variations in color and sweetness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Kefir or almond milk (see note
- ¼ to ⅓ to ⅓ cup cashews unsalted
- ⅓ to ½ to ½ cup spinach packed
- 1 cocoa powder natural unsweetened or Dutch-process, heaping tablespoon
- 1 scoop or more protein powder
- 10 to 15 to 15 cherries frozen
- ½ to 1 to 1 banana frozen
Instructions
- Add the ingredients in the order listed to a high-powered blender and process until smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
Notes
- Ingredient amounts are flexible; add cashews and spinach by hand measurement for preferred thickness and nutrient density.
- Unsweetened or sweetened vanilla almond milk can be used based on taste preference.
- Add a pitted date or honey if a sweeter smoothie is desired, but the banana and cherries usually provide enough natural sweetness.
- Use a high-powered blender to fully smooth the cashews and achieve a creamy texture.
- Dutch-process cocoa powder will produce a slightly darker and sweeter smoothie compared to natural unsweetened cocoa.
- Preferred protein powder is unflavored, unsweetened collagen powder, but any protein powder works.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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