First and formost, this smoothie is tasty. Cherries are naturally very sweet, and when combined with homemade coconut milk and bananas, you are left with a tantalizing creamy, thick, soft serve-like treat. Protein powder also adds to the thick, creamy consistency. I currently use Sunwarrior Warrior Blend vanilla and absolutely love it! It adds a natural vanilla flavor and is packed with raw vegan protein from sources like hemp protein and pea protein. I used to use just plain hemp protein powder, however it adds a gritty and slightly bitter flavor to smoothies when you don't add cocoa powder and additional sweeteners. As I try to use minimal natural sweeteners (and don't always make a chocolate smoothie), this protein blend is perfect for me. You can use any type of protein you want in this smoothie...or none at all. It's all about personal preference!
Zesty Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake
1 cup frozen, pitted cherries
1 frozen banana
4 ice cubes
1/2 inch ginger, peeled and minced
1 tsp chia seeds
1/8 tsp cinnamon
1 scoop vanilla protein powder*
2/3 cup homemade coconut milk (use more for a thinner consistency)
*You can use any vanilla flavored protein powder here (I used Vanilla Sunwarrior Warrior Blend). If you are using a natural protein powder or none, add 1/4 tsp vanilla extract.
Directions:
In a high-speed blender, add the coconut milk, ginger, and protein powder. Blend on low speed for 30 seconds until smooth. Add the cherries, banana, cinnamon, and chia seeds and blend starting on low and slowly moving up to high until smooth and thick. Devour immediately!
Wow is just the simple word that may explain that how much I liked it. It was nicely stuffed with the material I was looking for. It’s great to be here though by chance.
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