Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

Lacey Baier Lacey Baier
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Craving cherry pie? This Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie gives you all the flavor you love, in a healthier, protein-packed way.

If you're on the hunt for more healthy protein shakes, try checking out my Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Smoothie, Blueberry Protein Shake, and Spiced Pear Protein Smoothie.


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Every day for lunch, I make Dustin a protein smoothie. I'm unsure how this routine started because I don't make all his food throughout the day, but I think it's because he prefers my smoothies. Fortunately, smoothies are very easy to make, and I can get his prepped while I also make my food for lunch. Plus, it's a nice little way to show him I care, and to make his work day a little easier 🙂

If you love smoothies as much as I do, then you'll also love my Pumpkin Cheesecake Protein Smoothie and my PB&J Protein Smoothie.

For the longest time, I would make my Kiwi and Kale Smoothie for him. But, lately, Dustin has been asking for this cherry vanilla smoothie almost daily lately. It's super quick to make and tastes delicious. It's another great example of an easy to make protein smoothie idea. Before that, he would ask for this Sweet Potato Smoothie. You can't go wrong with any of these.

A photo of a finished and plated cherry vanilla smoothie.


Ingredients For Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

A photo of ingredients for cherry vanilla protein smoothie all laying flat against a white marble surface.

Almond Milk: I like to use unsweetened almond milk but you can swap for whatever your preferred milk option is. If using almond milk, I recommend looking for unflavored and unsweetened to avoid unnecessary additional ingredients.

Almond Butter: I feel like almond butter goes best with cherries, but you could use peanut butter or cashew butter if you wanted to. You can also leave out if you have an allergy...the nut butter does give a certain richness and smoothness to the smoothie.

Cherries: While the recipe is called Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie, if you swapped for a berry instead, it would be just as good. I've made this with frozen blueberries before.

Protein Powder: I use Cleanish protein 🙂 But obviously, I am biased because we spent 2 years getting it perfect.


Step By Step Instructions

Two photos side by side, one has the ingredients for a cherry vanilla protein smoothie in a blender ready to blend. The other has a photo of after that blender blended.

Step 1: In a blender, add the unsweetened almond milk

Step 2: Add the remaining ingredients.

Step 3: Blend until smooth.


FAQs

What To Do If Your Smoothie Is Too Thin

If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken.

What To Do If Your Smoothie Is Too Thick

If your smoothie too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, to loosen.

Can I Make This Smoothie Ahead?

Yes! I share how to make this smoothie into a freezer pack to store in the freezer in my post on 14 Smoothie Freezer Packs.

What Makes A Cherry Vanilla Smoothie High Protein?

The protein powder is the main thing that boosts the protein in this shake. The second thing is the greek yogurt, which adds a little protein also.

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie

All the amazing flavors of a cherry pie, and much better for you! This Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie is a perfect snack to curb your dessert cravings!

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
PREP TIME
5 mins
COOK TIME
4 hrs
TOTAL TIME
5 mins
COURSE
Snack
CUISINE
American
SERVINGS
1 Smoothie
CALORIES
333 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or milk of choice)
  • 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup unsweetened full fat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon almond butter
  • ½ tablespoon raw honey, as needed, for sweetness
  • 1 scoop Cleanish Vanilla Bean protein powder     
  • ice , as needed

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a kitchen blender, start by adding the unsweetened almond milk, followed by the remaining ingredients.

  2. 2

    Now, blend everything until it’s very smooth.

NOTES

  • If too thin, add ice, ¼ cup at a time, to thicken. If too thick, add additional almond milk, 2 tablespoons at a time, to loosen.

NUTRITION

Serving:
1 Smoothie
Calories:
333 kcal
Carbohydrates:
22.3g
Protein:
24.1g
Fat:
14.4g
Saturated Fat:
4.1g
Cholesterol:
18.5mg
Sodium:
239.2mg
Potassium:
-
Fiber:
5.1g
Sugar:
13.8g
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