Cocoa-Cherry Truffle Smoothie

Cocoa-Cherry Truffle Smoothie

Not only is this smoothie a tummy filler, you’ll also get a nice boost of magnesium from the cocoa and chocolate protein powder. Flax seed oil, flax seeds or chia seeds provide a nice blast of heart-healthy omega's as well.
Servings: 1
Author: Linda Shapiro, © Meal Planning Maven

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces unsweetened vanilla coconut milk or water
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 tablespoon coconut or flax seed oil optional
  • 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 serving chocolate whey protein Such as this one
  • Ice cubes as desired
  • 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds or chia seeds optional

Instructions

  • Blend together coconut milk (or water), frozen cherries, coconut or flax seed oil (if using) and cocoa for about 1 minute.
  • Add protein powder and continue blending for 1 minute.
  • Add the ice and blend for another minute or until smoothie is thick and creamy.
  • Add flax seeds or chia seeds and blend for about 10 additional seconds. (if using)

Notes

Whenever you are in need of an instant chocolate fix and think you can’t resist a pint of fudgy ice cream, this is it!

 

1 Response

  1. Sandra
    This smoothie is on my list to try! I love cherries :) Yum!<br /><br />Thank you Sandra! Great way to get your chocolate fix healthfully! Thanks for stopping by!