Waking up and making a morning smoothie makes me feel 100x’s more productive on a daily basis. It kickstarts my day with fresh nutrients and energy to empower me through a long day of healthy living.
Morning Smoothie
I began to notice that I post a whole lot about biscuits and butter, comfort foods, sweets and treats but not a whole lot of the healthy stuff. Especially after that bathing suit post last week.
So I thought I’d share a bit of my morning routine with you since we actually do eat a lot of greens over here. Besides, you can’t be a “member” of the clean plate club in our family without finishing everything, including the veggies. But this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is one they all beg for in the mornings.
I haven’t met a cherry I didn’t love so this go-to smoothie recipe was a no-brainer for me. I’ve tried a few protein powders but settled on this one that has a great rich flavor and came in ranking the best in a few comparison side-by-sides I found.
I like to keep all the fruits chopped and in the freezer to add to the smooth, frosty consistency of the smoothie, It’s a great way to get a bunch of greens and the benefits of the protein powder plus chia, allowing the flavor of the cherries and pineapple to overpower the others.
Chocolate Cherry Protein Smoothie
Description
This chocolate cherry protein smoothie is my go-to morning smoothie. I love kickstarting my day with fresh ingredients and nutrients that will power me through the day.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp chia seeds
- 1 cup ice
- 2 scoops chocolate protein powder
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach
- 1/3 cup cubed pineapple
- 1/2 cup sweet cherries
- 1 cup almond milk
Instructions
In a small cup, use 1/4 cup of water to soak chia seeds for 5-10 minutes before preparing your smoothie. In hi-speed blender, combine all ingredients, including soaked chia seeds. Mix on medium to medium/high speed until fully blended. Add small amounts of ice or water to get your smoothie to your preferred consistency.
It’s our go-to every morning, my husband and the kids love it, and it’s a great way to start the day on a healthy foot. Even when we are cooking fried chicken or churning ice cream for the next photo shoot!
Love to know your favorite smoothie recipes so I can mix it up from time to time! #HEIRLOOMED
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