Chocolate Cherry Almond Protein Smoothie
This chocolate cherry smoothie feels like dessert but it's really a healthy breakfast that packs in 15 grams of protein per serving. Cocoa powder makes it super chocolatey and tofu adds a rich texture. Frozen cherries and almonds make it just sweet enough.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 5 min
- Active: 5 min
- Yield: 1 serving
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Nutrition Info - Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Calories
- 370
- Total Fat
- 13 grams
- Saturated Fat
- .5 grams
- Carbohydrates
- 49 grams
- Dietary Fiber
- 7 grams
- Protein
- 15 grams
- Sugar
- 34 grams
Ingredients
1 cup frozen cherries
4 ounces soft tofu
2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
2 tablespoons raw almonds
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
- Blend the cherries, tofu, ice, cocoa powder, almonds, honey, almond extract and 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup ice in a blender on high speed until smooth and thick, about 5 minutes. Pour into a tall glass and serve immediately.
