Description
At its core, this beverage is a highly nutritious, blended meal replacement or snack that marries the tart, vibrant flavor of dark cherries with the comforting warmth of vanilla. Unlike standard protein drinks that can often feel thin, watery, or uninspiring, this recipe yields a luxurious texture similar to a premium milkshake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker shake)
Instructions
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- ½ cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk (dairy or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
- ½ cup ice cubes (optional, for a thicker shake)
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 290 kcal
Keywords: cherry vanilla protein smoothie, high protein cherry drink, vanilla cherry fitness shake