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Chocolate Cherry Bomb Smoothie
A creamy, frosty, and flavorful smoothie that packs a nutritious punch.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 400 kcal
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 1 tablespoon raw cacao or cocoa powder
- 1 big handful baby spinach (about 1 packed cup)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon almond butter (or other nut or seed butter)
- 3 ice cubes
- 1 scoop unsweetened, unflavored protein powder or 3 tbsp collagen peptides (see notes)
Instructions
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Put all of the ingredients in a blender and run until creamy and smooth. Pour into a glass and drink immediately.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have or don't want to use protein powder, you can add any of the following for a boost of protein: 3 tbsp hemp seeds, 3 tbsp dried peanut powder, 3 tbsp non-fat dried milk powder, 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 3 ounces firm tofu