Cherry Vanilla Protein Shake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups frozen pitted cherries
• 1 scoop unsweetened vanilla protein powder (dairy-free)
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• ice as needed

Method

1. 1

   Add almond milk and cherries to the blender first.

2. 2

   Blend on high until the cherries break down completely, about 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Add the protein powder and vanilla, then pulse just until combined — over-blending protein powder can make the shake foamy instead of creamy.

4. 4

   Add ice if a thicker consistency is desired, blend briefly, and serve.