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Almond Butter Cherry Shake
Frozen cherries and almond butter give this shake the flavor of cherry almond pie, with a little tartness.
- 6 mintime
- 1serving
- 335calories
- 30 gprotein
Cherry and almond is a combination that shows up in a lot of desserts. The frozen cherries make the shake cold and thick without added ice. A drop of almond extract is worth including because it strengthens the almond flavor.
Ingredients
Makes 1 serving.
- 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder (about 30 g)
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- ¾ cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- ¼ tsp almond extract
- 2 ice cubes
Method
- Add the almond milk, almond butter, and protein powder to the blender.
- Add the frozen cherries, almond extract, and ice.
- Blend on high for about a minute, because frozen cherries take longer to break down.
- Serve cold with a few chopped almonds on top, if you like.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 335 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 17 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
Estimated from standard nutrition data for each ingredient, assuming about 24 g of protein per scoop of whey or casein and 22 g for plant powders. Brands vary, so check your label. Contains: milk, tree nuts.
Tips
- Almond extract is strong. A quarter teaspoon is plenty, and more can taste medicinal.
- If the cherries are very tart, a teaspoon of maple syrup rounds the flavor.
Swaps and variations
- Use dark chocolate chips for a cherry-chocolate version.
- Use plant protein and almond milk for a vegan version.
