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Chocolate Cherry Banana Protein Smoothie

A thick, frosty chocolate smoothie with sweet cherries, creamy banana and a tangy yogurt finish.

Chocolate Cherry Banana Protein Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups300 gWatercold
  • 1½ medium200 gBananasliced and frozen
  • 1 cup pitted150 gSweet cherriesfrozen
  • 1 container (6 oz)150 gPlain Greek yogurt, nonfat
  • 1½ scoops30 gWhey protein powderchocolate or vanilla
  • 2 tbsp12 gUnsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp16 gAlmond butter, no salt added
  • ½ tsp2 gVanilla extract

Steps

  1. Slice the banana and freeze it with the cherries for a frostier texture, or use them fresh and serve over ice.
  2. Pour the cold water into the blender.
  3. Add the Greek yogurt, the whey protein powder and the unsweetened cocoa powder to the water.
  4. Add the almond butter and the vanilla extract.
  5. Add the frozen banana and the frozen cherries on top.
  6. Blend on high for 45 to 60 seconds until thick and smooth, scraping down any cocoa powder or whey protein powder stuck to the sides, and add a splash more water if needed.
  7. Divide evenly between two glasses, pour over ice if you like, and serve cold right away.

Check labels: Gluten-free when you buy whey protein powder labeled gluten-free.

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts. Some brands contain gluten, soy.

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Saved in the Every Helping recipe book on October 24, 2026.

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