Dark Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake (no protein powder!)
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Serves: 1-2
 
A super filling smoothie with over 20 grams of protein, without any protein powder! Just natural, whole ingredients to keep you full for hours.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups loosely packed spinach or baby kale leaves (about 2 handfuls)
  • 1.5 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
  • 1 tablespoon all natural almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1 - 1.5 cups unsweetened non-dairy milk of choice
  • ¼ cup rolled oats, or sub an additional 2 tablespoons hemp hearts for grain-free
  • pinch of salt, optional but helps to bring out chocolate flavour
  • 1 tablespoon cacao nibs, optional
  • maple syrup or half banana, for added sweetness, optional
  • 3-4 ice cubes, optional, for a thicker shake
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a high speed blender, starting with 1 cup of almond milk, and blend until smooth and creamy. Add additional ¼ - ½ cup of almond milk if needed to blend, or if you prefer a thinner shake. Taste, and if you like a sweeter smoothie, add 1-2 teaspoons of maple syrup or ½ a banana, preferably frozen. I prefer it without for a nice dark chocolate taste, but up to you!
  2. This makes 1 meal replacement size smoothie/shake or 2 snack size shakes.
Notes
There are about 22 grams of protein per 1 full serving.
Recipe by Insightful Bite at https://www.insightfulbite.com/dark-chocolate-cherry-protein-shake-no-protein-powder/