Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with 60G+ Protein

Chocolate and cherries are such a good combination. There’s something about the tart cherries with rich chocolate that makes this smoothie taste a little more like dessert than breakfast.

I’ve been making more protein smoothies lately, and this one is definitely worth adding to the rotation.

I add protein powder, collagen peptides, and creatine to make it more filling, but it still comes together in just a few minutes.

My Protein Stack — These are the products I currently use as part of my strength and fitness routine: protein, creatine, and collagen. See my current Protein Stack

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen cherries
• 1 frozen banana
• 1 cup milk of your choice
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 scoop collagen peptides
• 3–5 grams creatine monohydrate
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup ice
• 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional

How to Make a Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Add the frozen cherries, banana, milk, Greek yogurt, protein powder, cocoa powder, collagen, creatine, vanilla, and ice to a blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if the smoothie is too thick, or another handful of ice if you want it colder and thicker.

Taste before serving and add a little honey or maple syrup if you prefer a sweeter smoothie.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

A Few Tips

Frozen cherries work best. They make the smoothie cold and thick without needing a lot of ice. Sweet or tart cherries will both work, depending on the flavor you prefer.

Want more chocolate flavor? Add another teaspoon of cocoa powder or a few dark chocolate chips to the blender.

Make it extra creamy. Greek yogurt gives this smoothie a thicker texture and adds even more protein.

More Protein Drinks to Try

If you’re building a collection of easy high-protein drinks, here are a few more of our favorite recipes:

• Chocolate Banana Protein Smoothie
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie
• Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Shake
• Banana Cream Pie Protein Shake
• Key Lime Pie Protein Shake
• Orange Creamsicle Protein Smoothie
• Blueberry Protein Smoothie
• Mocha Protein Coffee

These are all great options when you want something quick for breakfast or an easy post-workout drink without making a complicated meal.

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