Enjoy the taste of cherry pie in this healthy vegan Cherry Pie Protein Smoothie. It's creamy, filling, and plant-protein packed. This vegan protein smoothie makes an excellent breakfast, healthy dessert, or snack. Enjoy half of the smoothie for a lighter treat or the entire smoothie as a meal-replacement.
Why This Recipe is Healthy
This vegan cherry pie protein smoothie is a complete and balanced meal. Cherries are full of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. This cherry pie protein shake includes other healthy ingredients like almond butter and chia seeds - providing healthy fats and protein. You will get about 15 grams of vegan protein in this smoothie. It's also an excellent source of fiber!
Vegan Cherry Pie Protein Smoothie Ingredients
- Cherries: Be sure to use pitted frozen cherries. Cherries with pits in them don't blend very well 🙂
- Maple Syrup: This ingredient is optional and makes this protein shake lightly sweet like a cherry pie!
- Almond Butter: Almond butter brings healthy fats to this vegan protein smoothie, making it creamy and more filling.
- Chia Seeds: Chia seeds are an excellent source of fiber and plant-based protein.
- Protein Powder: I used vegan vanilla protein powder from Nuzest. Use code PBJILLY for 20% off.
- Almond Milk: To keep this cherry pie protein shake vegan, we use almond milk. Oat milk would also work.
- Oats: Oats add that "pie" taste and are a great source of healthy carbs and fiber.Cinn
- Cinnamon: Add a dash of cinnamon in this vegan cherry pie protein shake for added cherry pie flavor!
How To Make Cherry Pie Protein Shake
Add all of the ingredients together into a bowl and blend.
Other Vegan Protein Shakes and Smoothies
- Gingerbread Protein Smoothie
- Pumpkin Protein Smoothie
- Peanut Butter Protein Shake
- Blender Bomb Green Goddess Smoothie Bowl
- Chocolate Peppermint Protein Shake
Vegan Cherry Pie Protein Smoothie
Enjoy the taste of cherry pie in this delicious and healthy cherry pie protein smoothie. It's dairy-free, plant protein packed, and super easy to make.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
Vegan Cherry Pie Protein Smoothie
- 1 cup frozen cherries use up to 2 cups
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional, for sweetness
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- ½ tablespoon chia seeds optional, adds fiber and protein
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder
- 1 cup almond milk
- ¼ cup oats
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
Vegan Cherry Pie Protein Smoothie
- Add 1-2 cups of frozen cherries, maple syrup (if using), almond butter, chia seeds (if using), protein powder, almond milk, oats, and cinnamon to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 348mgFiber: 5gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 304mgIron: 1mg
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