High Protein Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

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With 28 grams of protein and over 500 calories, this great tasting chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect vegan weight gain recipe.

In my updated Vegan With Curves Meal Plan Guide (coming soon!), this smoothie and many more smoothies recipes in the guide, are a key component to add to any healthy vegan weight gain meal plan.

Protein + High Calorie = Healthy Vegan Weight Gain

In my vegan weight gain article, I mention 2 key components to help you build or maintain your curves as a vegan:

• calorie dense foods because they are high calorie, and
• protein because it is needed to help you rebuild muscle

This chocolate cherry smoothie has both of those components which is why it is great for healthy vegan weight gain.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Ingredients

• Hemp Protein Powder: Like I mentioned in my vegan weight gain article, hemp protein powder is my favorite powder because it is simple and typically more budget friendly.
• High Protein Plant Based Milk: My hemp seed sea moss milk recipe has over 10 grams of protein per serving and is perfect for this recipe.
• Peanut Butter: This is the calorie dense ingredient in the smoothie because in just 2 tablespoons, you have 200 calories per serving.
• Cherries: This is probably an obvious one but the cherries in this smoothie is not only for taste, but it is high in vitamin C.
• Cacao Powder: Cacao Powder is processed at a lower temperature and is higher in magnesium which is why I choose it for this recipe.
• Maple Syrup: Maple syrup adds a little bit more sweetness to balance out the bitterness of chocolate.

A Note About Hemp Protein Powder...

Hemp Protein Powder it is one of the cleanest powders out there. It is high in fiber on top it has a healthy amount omega 3s! So because of it's benefits, I been using it for years. But there is an important point to know about this powder.

Hemp protein powder has a green color and not typically the best tasting and depending on the brand, it might have a slight gritty texture.

So because of that, I don't recommend using hemp protein powder as a shake. It is best to use in smoothies like this recipe. Also it pairs better with chocolate flavors like my sweet potato protein brownies as to mask the the "dirt green" color that can be off putting for some.

Can You Meal Prep This Smoothie?

Yes!

This recipe is included in my updated Vegan With Curves Meal Plan Guide (coming soon!) and it is great for meal prepping. There are 2 ways to meal prep and store this smoothie recipe.

Refrigerator Storage Meal Prep

• The night before, blend your smoothie.
• It will last for up to 1 -2 days. When ready to consume, you can re blend and add a little more liquid if you find it to thick from sitting overnight.

Freezer Storage Meal Prep (Making Freezer Packs)

• Grab some reusable storage bags (or whatever freezer bags you have on hand) and small pill pouch bags. 
• In the freezer or reusable storage bags, portion out frozen cherries and add serving of peanut butter to each bag and pop it in the freezer. Label that and pop in the freezer.
• In the pill pouch bags, portion out cacao and hemp protein powder. Pop that in the refrigerator.
• It will last for up to 6 -12 months. When ready to consume, remove contents from both bags and add to the blender along with liquid (milk and maple syrup). Blend until smooth.

Substitution, Cook, & Storage Tips

• You don't have to limit yourself to cherries with this recipe. Strawberries work well with this too!
• I prefer cacao because of it's increased health benefits but you can use cocoa too!
• This smoothie is best served fresh. However, you can keep in the refrigerator for 24 hours, max 48 hours. You can freeze for up to 7 days. Scroll up to the post to view specific meal prep tips.

More High Protein Vegan Smoothies

• Parsley Smoothie
• Vegan Pumpkin Smoothie
• Mango Orange Smoothie

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