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Jump to recipeEnjoy dessert for breakfast or post-workout with ourChocolate-Cherry Protein Shake. It’s reminiscent of a Black Forest cake and made with ingredients you might already have on hand. The soymilk, peanut butter and yogurt pack this smoothie with filling, muscle-building protein, while the antioxidant-rich cherries and cocoa powder help with post-workout inflammation. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to blend your smoothie to get the creamiest consistency, plus prep ideas and more!Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!To achieve a smooth and creamy blend, add the ingredients in the order they are listed in the recipe.To save time, portion and freeze peeled bananas, cherries and peanut butter in zip-top bags.Gradually increasing the blending speed will help you achieve a smoother texture and prevent your blender from getting stuck on larger pieces of frozen fruit.This protein shake is also delicious when made with almond milk and almond butter or sunflower butter.Nutrition NotesUnsweetened vanilla soymilkhas about the same amount of protein as dairy milk, so even if you’re not plant-based, it’s a great choice. If you choose a fortified soymilk, you’ll also get vitamin B 12, additional calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D—all nutrients that you’ll find in dairy milk.Frozen cherriesare a fantastic alternative to fresh cherries, which are only in season for a short time in late spring and early summer. Cherries are packed with antioxidants that help lower inflammation, and since frozen cherries are packed shortly after harvest, you’re sure to get them with peak nutrition.Bananasare a household fruit staple, and for good reason. They are a good source of potassium—great for heart health and muscle contraction, and they have fiber for digestion and to keep your immune system strong. The natural sugars in bananas increase as they ripen, so if you like your smoothies a little sweeter, let them ripen more.Peanut butteris a delicious and budget-friendly plant-based protein source. It’s a good source of fiber—great for your gut health. Peanuts are also a source of the antioxidant resveratrol, which has been studied for its ability to help reduce the development of cancer.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
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Enjoy dessert for breakfast or post-workout with ourChocolate-Cherry Protein Shake. It’s reminiscent of a Black Forest cake and made with ingredients you might already have on hand. The soymilk, peanut butter and yogurt pack this smoothie with filling, muscle-building protein, while the antioxidant-rich cherries and cocoa powder help with post-workout inflammation. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to blend your smoothie to get the creamiest consistency, plus prep ideas and more!Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!To achieve a smooth and creamy blend, add the ingredients in the order they are listed in the recipe.To save time, portion and freeze peeled bananas, cherries and peanut butter in zip-top bags.Gradually increasing the blending speed will help you achieve a smoother texture and prevent your blender from getting stuck on larger pieces of frozen fruit.This protein shake is also delicious when made with almond milk and almond butter or sunflower butter.Nutrition NotesUnsweetened vanilla soymilkhas about the same amount of protein as dairy milk, so even if you’re not plant-based, it’s a great choice. If you choose a fortified soymilk, you’ll also get vitamin B 12, additional calcium, vitamin A and vitamin D—all nutrients that you’ll find in dairy milk.Frozen cherriesare a fantastic alternative to fresh cherries, which are only in season for a short time in late spring and early summer. Cherries are packed with antioxidants that help lower inflammation, and since frozen cherries are packed shortly after harvest, you’re sure to get them with peak nutrition.Bananasare a household fruit staple, and for good reason. They are a good source of potassium—great for heart health and muscle contraction, and they have fiber for digestion and to keep your immune system strong. The natural sugars in bananas increase as they ripen, so if you like your smoothies a little sweeter, let them ripen more.Peanut butteris a delicious and budget-friendly plant-based protein source. It’s a good source of fiber—great for your gut health. Peanuts are also a source of the antioxidant resveratrol, which has been studied for its ability to help reduce the development of cancer.Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
Enjoy dessert for breakfast or post-workout with ourChocolate-Cherry Protein Shake. It’s reminiscent of a Black Forest cake and made with ingredients you might already have on hand. The soymilk, peanut butter and yogurt pack this smoothie with filling, muscle-building protein, while the antioxidant-rich cherries and cocoa powder help with post-workout inflammation. Keep reading for our expert tips on how to blend your smoothie to get the creamiest consistency, plus prep ideas and more!
Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen
These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!
Nutrition Notes
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Lindsey Lower
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1½cupsunsweetenedvanilla soymilk2mediumfrozenbananas, sliced (about1½cups)1cupfrozen pitted dark cherries½cupreduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt2tablespoonsnatural peanut butter1tablespooncocoa powder
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Ingredients
1½cupsunsweetenedvanilla soymilk
2mediumfrozenbananas, sliced (about1½cups)
1cupfrozen pitted dark cherries
½cupreduced-fat plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
2tablespoonsnatural peanut butter
1tablespooncocoa powder
Directions
Combine 1½ cups soymilk, sliced bananas, 1 cup cherries, ½ cup yogurt, 2 tablespoons peanut butter and 1 tablespoon cocoa in a blender; process until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes, increasing the speed from low to high; use a tamper to help the ingredients blend if needed. Serve immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both varieties of peanut butter contain at least 90% peanuts. However, natural peanut butter is made only from peanuts, with no additional ingredients. In contrast, regular peanut butter may include salt, sweeteners and trans-fat-free hydrogenated vegetable oils.
EatingWell.com, December 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)337Calories12gFat49gCarbs15gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.
Sarah Pflugradt, Ph.D., RDN, CSCS
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