Powder-free Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Simple, plant-based/vegan smoothie made only with whole foods. Chocolaty and naturally sweetened with fruit, it takes less than 5 minutes to prepare. Perfect for breakfast, post-workout or a snack!
- Prep Time: 5
- Total Time: 5
- Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Ripple unsweetened vanilla milk or unsweetened vanilla soy milk
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 2 tablespoons hemp seed
- 3/4 cup (about 10) pitted dark cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 medium banana
- 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/4 cup gluten-free oats
- Optional: 1 medjool pitted date (to sweeten)
- 1/2 cup ice
Instructions
- In a high-speed blender, add all the ingredients and blend until creamy and smooth, scraping down sides as needed.
- If you’d like a thinner smoothie, add 1/2 cup cold water.
- Adjust flavor as needed (ie., add more cacao powder or option date if you would like sweeter)
Notes
- Calorie information is without the date. Adding a date will add about 18 more grams of carbs and 60 more calories.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 17
- Fat: 17
- Carbohydrates: 56
- Fiber: 10
- Protein: 23