Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Delicious Chocolate Protein Smoothie

Yield: 2 Servings

Prep Time: 15

Total Time: 15

Ingredients

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

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).

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