Cacao Cherry Power Protein Smoothie

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I have the BEST.SMOOTHIE.EVER. to share with you.  (You’re welcome in advance.)  Seriously, I have made this every day for the past three days and may continue this trend for who knows how long.  Itz amazing, has numerous health benefits, and tastes un-be-freakin-lievable!  I just threw together a few ingredients…

Ok so it looks like a lot, but itz really not difficult.  Here’s the breakdown:

Cacao Cherry Power Protein Smoothie

  • 1 scoop Sunwarrior Warrior Blend Vanilla Protein Powder
  • 1 cup Very Cherry Berry Blend from Trader Joe’s
  • 1 tsp Maca (ordered from iHerb - use coupon code VAJ523)
  • 1/2 cup Silk Dark Chocolate Almond Milk
  • 1 tbsp Navitas Naturals Cacao Powder
  • 1/2 bottle Cheribundi Cacao Cherry Juice Drink (received in #HLS12 swag)
  • handful fresh, organic spinach
  • few ice cubes

See?  Not complicated.  It may look like a lot of ingredients, but think of all the benefits the smoothie delivers!  I won’t discuss the obvious, so let’s talk cherries and cacao.

Cherries

  • “Cherries contain a substance known as anthocyanins. This substance is effective in relieving pain by blocking out the inflammatory enzymes that cause it.  According to the California Cherry Advisory Board, eating 20 cherries is 10 times more effective that taking aspirin. Anthocyanins also work to relieve the  pain associated with arthritis and gout. Cherries also contain boron, which helps increase bone health when consumed in conjunction with magnesium and  calcium.” (source)

Cacao

  • “Reduces Appetite and Helps in Weight Loss
    Helps with Cardiovascular Health
    Reduces the Risk of Stroke and Risk of Heart Attacks
    Helps to Protect from Environmental and Metabolic Toxins
    Acts as an Anti-Depressant and Balances the Mood
    Helps to Reduce PMS  Systems and Regulate it
    Helps to Increase Focus and Alertness
    Builds Strong Nails and Hair
    Detoxifies the Liver
    Balances Blood Sugar
    Facilitates Anti-Aging and Rejuvenation” (source)

I’ve written before how awesome this raw cacao powder is.  Cherries are chalk-full of antioxidants, so the benefits of this smoothie really are innumerable.  Plus, it contains protein which keeps you full.  This smoothie has served as my post-workout breakfast, my mid-morning snack, and late night dessert.  I’d highly recommend you try it.

Itz all the better when enjoyed out of a fancy glass.  And I was able to refill the glass three times.  The more the merrier!  Go make it now.

Are you a cherry fan?  When will you make this?  (Breakfast, snack, dessert)

27 thoughts on “Cacao Cherry Power Protein Smoothie”

    • Yeah I didn’t even try it on itz own. It’s really good though.. the sweetness of the drinks combats the bitterness of the cacao perfectly without adding additional sweeteners!

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  8. Chocolate and cherries are so good together! I really want to try this. :D I prefer having solid food for meals, but I definitely will make this as a snack sometime soon!

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