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Cherry Protein Shake

A healthy protein packed cherry smoothie would be a perfect addition to a Valentines breakfast or an after-school snack to combat all that sugar, don’t you think?
With their sweet tartness and beautiful color, cherries are one of my favorite fruits! While fresh ones are hard to come by in February (I randomly found these ones at Costco) I can usually find frozen ones. Honestly, frozen cherries make the best smoothies anyway.  No pitting required and since they are frozen and they make the smoothie nice and thick.  I love throwing some into my morning protein shake with a scoop of vanilla protein powder,  but I realize that protein powder isn’t a staple in every house. That’s why I’m including two versions for this smoothie-lucky you! 

 
Cherry Protein Shake
makes 2 servings

Option 1: 

8 oz milk
1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I like Gold Standard)
1 banana
1 cup frozen cherries
1/8 tsp almond extract
optional add-ins: chia seeds, rolled oats, flax seeds
* I usually add in 1 TBSP of chia seeds to mine

Blend all ingredients together until smooth.  Divide between two glasses and top with a cherry if desired.

Option 2:

8 oz milk
1 5.3 oz container Oikos Triple Zero Vanilla Greek Yogurt
1 banana
1 cup frozen cherries
1/8 tsp almond extract
1-2 TBSP Honey
optional add-ins: chia seeds, rolled oats, flax seeds
*I usually add in 1 TBSP of chia seeds to mine

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