Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie: A Dessert-Like Blend with 32 Grams of Protein

This chocolate cherry protein smoothie tastes like a chocolate-covered cherry in drinkable form, which makes it dangerously easy to reach for again and again. Frozen cherries blend into a thick, naturally sweet base, while a scoop of chocolate protein powder and a spoonful of cocoa powder deepen the flavor into something genuinely rich. Plain Greek yogurt adds extra creaminess along with a solid protein boost, helping this smoothie reach 32 grams of protein without needing any added sugar to taste indulgent. Blended with ice until thick, it has a texture closer to a milkshake than a typical thin smoothie, making it satisfying enough to work as a real snack or light meal. It’s an easy way to satisfy a chocolate craving that also happens to support your macros rather than working against them. At just over $2 a serving, it’s a smarter alternative to a drive-through milkshake any day of the week.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie

Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder
  • 3/4 cup frozen pitted cherries
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup ice cubes

Method
 

  1. Add the frozen cherries and almond milk to a blender.
  2. Add the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, and Greek yogurt.
  3. Add the ice cubes.
  4. Blend on high until smooth and thick, about 45 seconds.
  5. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.

Notes

Frozen cherries are far cheaper than fresh year-round and blend into an even thicker, milkshake-like smoothie straight from the freezer.

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