1cupunsweetened almond milkI use the unsweetened chocolate almond milk *or your milk of choice
1cupfrozen cherries
½frozen banana
1cupfresh baby spinach or greens of choice
30gramschocolate whey protein or unflavored
1tbspcocoa powder
1tbspground flaxseed
1packetstevia *optionalor 1 tsp sweetener of choice (honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, etc)
½cupice
Instructions
Add milk, frozen cherries, frozen banana, spinach, protein powder, cocoa powder, flaxseed, sweetener, and ice (optional) to a high-speed blender or Vitamix.
Start on a low setting and gradually increase the speed, blending for about 30-60 seconds, until everything is fully combined and silky smooth. Pour into a glass (or two, if you’re sharing!) and enjoy!
Notes
*Can also add a tsp of chia seeds, if desired.
Adjust consistency. If your smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk and blend again. If it’s too thin, add a few extra frozen cherries or ice cubes and blend until it thickens.
Adjust the sweetness. Depending on the type of protein powder and the ripeness of your banana, you may not need any added sweetener at all, so taste before adding your sweetener. Remember, you can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
Meal-prep friendly. You can portion out the ingredients (minus the liquid) into freezer-safe bags and store them in the freezer. In the morning, just dump a portion into the blender, then add milk and blend for a quick, protein-packed breakfast!