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!
PrintChocolate-Cherry Vegan Protein Shake
A vegan cherry-chocolate shake that doubles as a protein-packed green smoothie.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate coconut milk ice cream (or any chocolate-flavored non-dairy ice cream)
- 1 1/2 cups frozen cherries
- 1 cup packed baby kale
- 1/2 cup chocolate soy milk
- 1 frozen banana, peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (peanut or almond work best)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
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
- Serving Size: About 12 ounces
15 Comments
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
September 11, 2014 at 8:24 amI have a SERIOUS sweet tooth, so I’m always looking for fresh, healthy desserts to keep me satisfied. This is perfection!
Rivki Locker (Ordinary Blogger)
September 11, 2014 at 9:07 amLove 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!
Dana Raidt
September 12, 2014 at 11:55 amYou 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!
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September 11, 2014 at 9:50 amA protein milkshake. Yum! Sounds like the best post workout meal! Thanks for sharing!
Leslie
September 11, 2014 at 10:34 amThis 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!
Dana Raidt
September 11, 2014 at 10:38 amYeah, if you have a frosty addiction, this should do the trick 🙂
Dana Raidt
September 11, 2014 at 10:37 amAwesome! Hope you love it. It’s seriously so decadent it feels like there’s no way it could be healthy. But it is!
Maryann D.
September 11, 2014 at 12:24 pmThis is definitely a wonderful protein shake. My daughter is vegan and will love it, me too!
Alissa
September 11, 2014 at 1:26 pmMmmmm…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. 🙂
Liz @ Floating Kitchen
September 11, 2014 at 5:43 pmI’m totally down for a smoothie disguised as a milkshake! And chocolate + cherries can’t be beat!
Christina @ Bake with Christina
September 11, 2014 at 7:14 pmMmmm this sounds so good, yet it’s a bit healthier for you! How awesome!
Heather Mason
September 11, 2014 at 11:57 pmI 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.
Dana Raidt
September 12, 2014 at 11:57 amHa! I knew there were more of us out there. This one doesn’t have that “oh no, what have I done?” feeling afterwards 🙂
Joanne
September 13, 2014 at 10:26 pmEating 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!
Cathy
February 17, 2015 at 9:51 amI 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!!