SMOOTHIES! I LOVE my go-to easy chocolate cherry protein smoothie recipe! It’s portable, nutrient packed, and delicious! I make and take a protein smoothie most mornings for work.
No Excuses to Not Eat Well in the Mornings
Besides being super nutritious, they’re also totally portable and convenient for busy mornings. Only takes a couple minutes to throw together then I pour it in a Yeti travel mug to go, which keeps it cool until I can finish it. I can drink it while I’m driving or when I’m in meetings, which crushes any sorry excuses related to “not having time to eat well.”
I throw all kinds of goodies in there, especially protein and healthy fats, which keep me full and happy til lunch! Here’s my favorite recipe I make most days:
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie Recipe
- 1 scoop protein powder – Vega protein and greens is one of my all time favorite products!
- 1 tbsp peanut butter
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup – 1 ½ cups almond milk (adjust amount of liquid to how thick you want your smoothie to be)
Blend and take with you for a filling, nutritious breakfast you can drink on the go!
Variations!
The recipe above can modified with any combination of fruit or other add ins. My favorite fruits to rotate are frozen strawberries, blueberries, and bananas. I typically use either low sugar almond or coconut milks, either chocolate, vanilla, or plain. Other mix ins are things like dried dates, chia seeds, ground flax seed, or almond butter.
I sometimes use yogurt for a creamier texture and you can definitely experiment with that if it sounds good!
No matter what kind of fruit you like, I highly recommend frozen. It makes the smoothies thicker and is cheaper and easier than fresh fruit. No washing, rush to eat before it goes bad, cutting, or mess.
I also stock Vega vanilla protein powder in the pantry and can easily make this smoothie into a Cherry Vanilla blend by swapping out protein or milks.
In summary, there is no wrong way to make a fruit and milk based protein smoothie! They are a busy working guy or gal’s best friend in the mornings. Blend and eat well on the go!!
