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    Oh My Veggies » Vegan Recipes » Vegan Drinks

    Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Protein Shake

    Published: Sep 11, 2014 · by Nicole · Updated: Sep 15, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This shake is sort of a smoothie disguised as a chocolate shake—it has greens and plenty of protein, but it tastes chocolatey, rich and decadent. Hand it to an unsuspecting party  and they'd never guess it was a protein shake, let alone a vegan protein shake!

    Cherry Chocolate Vegan Protein Shake Recipe

    Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Protein Shake

    A vegan cherry-chocolate shake that doubles as a protein-packed green smoothie.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: Chocolate-Cherry Vegan Protein Shake, protein shake recipe, vegan chocolate shake, vegan protein shake
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 454kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup chocolate coconut milk ice cream or any chocolate-flavored non-dairy ice cream
    • 1 ½ cups frozen cherries
    • 1 cup packed baby kale
    • ½ cup chocolate soy milk
    • 1 frozen banana peeled and chopped
    • 2 tablespoons nut butter peanut or almond work best
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
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    Instructions

    • Place the coconut milk ice cream in a blender, then add the cherries and baby kale. Add the soy milk, chopped banana, nut butter, and chia seeds. Blend until smooth and the greens are no longer visible. If the shake is too thick, pour in a little more soy milk, or you can also wait until the ice cream melts before using if you prefer a thinner smoothie.
    • Divide between two large glasses and serve.

    Notes

    Depending on the quality of your blender, you may need to add the frozen fruit in batches and/or stop the blender to stir the mixture in order for it to blend more smoothly.
    You can use dairy milk/yogurt, kefir, or ice cream in place of the non-dairy ingredients (chocolate or cherry-flavored would be best) for more protein. You can also use hemp seeds in place of the chia seeds as a protein source.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 21mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 1015mgFiber: 10gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 4030IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 403mgIron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:24 am

      I have a SERIOUS sweet tooth, so I'm always looking for fresh, healthy desserts to keep me satisfied. This is perfection!

      Reply
    2. Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger) says

      September 11, 2014 at 9:07 am

      Love that this shake has the nice (kale) AND the naughty (chocolate). I am usually hesitant to add greens to my shakes for fear of making them bitter. But this looks like a really nice combo. Bookmarking it to try soon!

      Reply
      • Dana Raidt says

        September 12, 2014 at 11:55 am

        You honestly don't even taste the greens—especially if you have a more high-tech blender, it pulverizes them completely. I find using baby greens like baby kale helps a little in the taste department, too!

        Reply
    3. [email protected] says

      September 11, 2014 at 9:50 am

      A protein milkshake. Yum! Sounds like the best post workout meal! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    4. Leslie says

      September 11, 2014 at 10:34 am

      This looks yummy! I'm going to have to try this, Haha. It has to be better than wendy's frosty's i am currently hooked on. Shhh, don't tell my boyfriend. Haha. I've pinned this for later. Thanks for sharing & happy Thursday!

      Reply
      • Dana Raidt says

        September 11, 2014 at 10:38 am

        Yeah, if you have a frosty addiction, this should do the trick 🙂

        Reply
    5. Dana Raidt says

      September 11, 2014 at 10:37 am

      Awesome! Hope you love it. It's seriously so decadent it feels like there's no way it could be healthy. But it is!

      Reply
    6. Maryann D. says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:24 pm

      This is definitely a wonderful protein shake. My daughter is vegan and will love it, me too!

      Reply
    7. Alissa says

      September 11, 2014 at 1:26 pm

      Mmmmm...I ALWAYS want a chocolate milkshake. I'll take the healthy green smoothie part as a bonus. I've got everything but the ice cream on hand - I'll have to pick some up so I can make this over the weekend. 🙂

      Reply
    8. Liz @ Floating Kitchen says

      September 11, 2014 at 5:43 pm

      I'm totally down for a smoothie disguised as a milkshake! And chocolate + cherries can't be beat!

      Reply
    9. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

      September 11, 2014 at 7:14 pm

      Mmmm this sounds so good, yet it's a bit healthier for you! How awesome!

      Reply
    10. Heather Mason says

      September 11, 2014 at 11:57 pm

      I want a milk shake now! i think it's time to start that blender up again! Glad to know i"M not the only that feels like barfing after I drink a regular milkshake.

      Reply
      • Dana Raidt says

        September 12, 2014 at 11:57 am

        Ha! I knew there were more of us out there. This one doesn't have that "oh no, what have I done?" feeling afterwards 🙂

        Reply
    11. Joanne says

      September 13, 2014 at 10:26 pm

      Eating some chocolate WITH my greens always sounds like a good idea to me! Throw cherries into the mix as well and I am a VERY happy camper. These sound great!

      Reply
    12. Cathy says

      February 17, 2015 at 9:51 am

      I just made this smoothie using coconut water and crushed ice in place of the coconut ice cream and it was fabulous! I am new to the vegan lifestyle so I'm always on the lookout for great new recipes to try. This one totally fits the bill! This smoothie was delicious, healthy and filling and I loved that there was kale added! You couldn't even taste the kale with the addition of chocolate soy milk and peanut butter. Thanks so much for this recipe...I will make this one often!!

      Reply

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