All the amazing flavors of a cherry pie, and much better for you! This Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie is a perfect snack to curb your dessert cravings!
Every day for lunch, I make Dustin a protein smoothie. I'm unsure how this routine started because I don't make all his food throughout the day, but I think it's because he prefers my smoothies. Fortunately, smoothies are very easy to make, and I can get his prepped while I also make my food for lunch. Plus, it's a nice little way to show him I care, and to make his work day a little easier 🙂
If you enjoyed my Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie, then you'll enjoy my Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Smoothie, Apple Crisp Protein Smoothie, and my PB&J Protein Smoothie.
For the longest time, I would make my Kiwi and Kale Smoothie for him. But, lately, Dustin has been asking for this cherry vanilla protein smoothie almost daily lately. It's super quick to make and tastes delicious. It's another great example of an easy to make protein smoothie idea. Before that, he would ask for this sweet potato smoothie. You can't go wrong with any of these.
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Reasons You'll Love It
- Super quick to prepare.
- Creamy and delicious.
- A nice break from banana or green-focused smoothies.
- It's really good for you.
Watch Me Make Cherry Vanilla Smoothie Freezer Packs
Ingredient Notes
Almond Milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk but you can swap for whatever your preferred milk option is. If using almond milk, I recommend looking for unflavored and unsweetened to avoid unnecessary additional ingredients.
Almond Butter: I feel like almond butter goes best with cherries, but you could use peanut butter if you wanted to. You can also leave out if you have an allergy...the nut butter does give a certain richness and smoothness to the smoothie.
Cherries: While the recipe is called Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie, if you swapped for a berry instead, it would be just as good. I've made this with frozen blueberries before, and it was just as good.
Protein Powder: Most vanilla protein powders would do, but I recommend getting one with simple ingredients. (For help on protein powder, check out my post Protein Powder | The Ultimate Guide For Beginners)
How To Make A Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
Step 1: In a blender, add the unsweetened almond milk
Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients.
Step 3: Blend until smooth.
Pro Tips: If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
FAQs
The protein powder is the main thing that boosts the protein in this shake. The second thing is the greek yogurt, which adds a little protein also.
Yes! I share how to make this smoothie into a freezer pack to store in the freezer in my post on 14 Smoothie Freezer Packs.
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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup unsweetened full fat Greek yogurt
- ½ tablespoon almond butter
- ½ tablespoon raw honey, as needed, for sweetness
- 1 scoop vanilla protein-powder
- ice , as needed
Instructions
- In a kitchen blender, start by adding the unsweetened almond milk, followed by the remaining ingredients.
- Now, blend everything until it’s very smooth.
- If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoon at a time, to loosen.
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