Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake with Cinnamon

Chocolate ShakeThis Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake with Cinnamon is divine!

A protein shake for breakfast  is an insurance policy for the rest of the day and makes the morning simple and easy, builds muscle and burns fat.  It is the BEST way nutritionally  to start the day. It’s fast and  supplies vitamins, minerals, protein, fiber and protective antioxidants that give you sustained energy for hours.  Dark red cherries and dark chocolate are rich in cell protective plant antioxidants. Chia and flax seeds and almond butter are great sources of healthy omega 3 and omega 6  and monounsaturated fats that support your brain health, make your skin glow and promote normal inflammation control. Add a little  cinnamon to enhance digestive function and normal blood sugar control.

Chocolate Cherry Protein Shake with Cinnamon

Makes 1 serving  Gluten Free  Dairy Free Vegan Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 scoops Chocolate Protein Powder

Dairy Whey Protien Options Chocolate Whey Cool or Chocolate Paleo Meal

Non Dairy  Pea Protein Options Chocolate Pure Pea Protein or Chocolate Dairy Free PaleoMeal

1 heaping teaspoon Paleo Fiber (unsweetened unflavored or berry flavor)

1 cup frozen organic unsweetened dark cherries

1 cup unsweetened almond or coconut milk

1 tablespoon almond butter

1 to 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flax seeds

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder (optional)

If you like it thinner, add water or more almond or coconut milk.

Combine in a blender

TIP

If you have unflavored or Vanilla Whey or Pea Protein Powder just add 1 Tablespoon of cacao powder to make your chocolate shake

Variations

Substitute a heaping tablespoon of chopped fresh mint leaves of  the leaves inside a peppermint tea bag for Mint Chocolate Cherry Shake

If you love Vanilla skip the chocolate and use Vanilla Flavored Whey or Pea Protein Powder for a Cherry Vanilla Shake!  Mint