Name: Black Forest Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups unsweetened soy milk (or milk of your choice); 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder; 5 tablespoons unsweetened whey powder; 2 teaspoons coconut sugar; 1 cup frozen sweet cherries

This rich, chocolatey protein smoothie tastes like dessert, but gets your day off to a great start! Just five simple ingredients, and it’s perfect for breakfast, the afternoon slump, or just a delicious treat when your sweet-tooth strikes!

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I never used to be a breakfast person until I realized how important it is to fuel your day. If I’m in a time crunch and can’t make my usual Toasted Steel Cut Oats for breakfast, I can whip up this decadent protein smoothie in under 5 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

just 5 simple ingredients
rich chocolate flavour
naturally sweetened
ready in under 5 minutes
perfect for a protein packed on-the-go breakfast

Ingredients You Will Need

Ingredients to make a chocolate cherry smoothie including whey powder, cocoa, coconut sugar and soy milk.

unsweetened soy milk – provides a creamy base and adds extra protein
cocoa powder – gives it the delicious Black Forest chocolate flavour
coconut sugar – a bit of sweetness with a hint of caramel
whey isolate powder – gives it a protein boost and is satiating
frozen sweet cherries – for sweetness and authentic Black Forest flavour

How to Make A Black Forest Smoothie

Add all ingredients to a blender and process until smooth and creamy

A Black Forest smoothie in a mason jar, topped with a frozen sweet cherry and cocoa powder.

Substitutions and Variations

use unsweetened cashew milk, almond milk, 2% or whole milk
add ice cubes for an extra thick smoothie
add fresh spinach for a serving of greens
top it with fresh whipped cream for a really indulgent treat
use 2 or 3 pitted dates in place of the coconut sugar, or eliminate sugar all together

Overhead view of two mason jars filled with a chocolate smoothie, with a spoon of cocoa powder and a few frozen cherries beside them.

Whether you need a quick breakfast for busy mornings or something delicious to get you through that 3 o’clock slump, this super simple Black Forest smoothie is a keeper. No need to overthink it, just keep it simple and get on with your day!

Pair it with one of my homemade bran muffins when you want something extra nourishing without the fuss. It’s a cozy combination that isn’t complicated, just real good food that keeps you full until lunch time!