Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie & Bob’s Red Mill Giveaway

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
After hot, sweaty Summer runs the only thing I crave is a smoothie. Most morning’s I will walk directly to the kitchen following a run to whip up a breakfast smoothie bowl even before taking a shower. Recovery from both the heat and the workout happen much faster if I eat something with carbohydrates and protein within thirty minutes of completing a workout.

Bob's Red Mill Vanilla Protein Powder

When the teams at Fit Approach and Bob’s Red Mill challenged me to showcase how their protein powders help me find balance among the summer chaos, I knew a quick, delicious and refreshing smoothie would be the perfect recipe to share with you guys. Since this smoothie takes just a few minutes to make from start to finish, it’s easy to make for breakfast, an afternoon snack or as a post-workout powerhouse. The box I received from Bob’s Red Mill included protein powder (chocolate, vanilla and chai) as well as a protein & fiber nutritional booster.  Each flavor of protein powder is plant based, gluten free, vegan and includes not only powder but also chia seeds, probiotics and amino acids.  The nutritional stats for the vanilla protein powder. which I used in this recipe. are quite impressive – 180 calories, 20 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber and only 3 grams of sugar.

Smoothie Bowl

Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen or fresh (pitted) cherries
  • 1/4 cup ice
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1/2 cup Almond Milk or your choice of liquid (milk, water, etc)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/3 cup Bob’s Red Mill Vanilla Protein powder
  • 1 scoop Vital Proteins or other collagen peptides
  • Optional toppings – goji berries, shredded coconut, granola or cherries

Directions

    • Add first eight items to blender and pulse or blend until you reach desired consistency.
    • Pour into bowl
    • Top with your favorite optional toppings. I suggest some dried goji berries and Purely Elizabeth granola.

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Thank you to Bob’s Red Mill and FitApproach for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are my own. 

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30 Comments

  1. Tracey C July 24, 2016 / 11:35 pm

    This smoothie looks delicious! All of the flavors of protein powder sound good, but I would probably lean towards vanilla as that would compliment most of the smoothies I make.

  2. em July 25, 2016 / 12:27 am

    I didn’t realize they made protein powder! I’d like to try vanilla.

  3. Janine July 25, 2016 / 12:40 am

    All of the flavors sound great, but maybe I would start with vanilla.

  4. Mandi Smith July 25, 2016 / 12:55 am

    The vanilla sounds great, I have never tried Bobs before.

  5. Allison D. July 25, 2016 / 3:19 am

    Chocolate all the way! I love the combo of chocolate and cherry. Now I’m dying to try this!

  6. Dagmar M July 25, 2016 / 3:38 am

    I would love to try vanilla

  7. bill July 25, 2016 / 10:17 am

    This looks great, love the vanilla option

  8. Rachael Miner July 25, 2016 / 12:03 pm

    I have been LOVING Bob’s Red Mill vanilla protein powder! I’ve used it in everything from oatmeal to smoothie bowls to baking and it always tastes fantastic! But nothing beats a smoothie bowl on a hot summer day after a sweaty workout 🙂

  9. meredith July 25, 2016 / 1:08 pm

    i love bob’s red mill products and their business model. mmm that vanilla looks good and i haven’t seen it in stores yet. thanks!

  10. Lauren July 25, 2016 / 1:18 pm

    Vanilla!

  11. Jamie July 25, 2016 / 2:08 pm

    I love Bob’s Red Mill! I didn’t realize they made protein powder. I would start with the vanilla for summer fruit smoothies.

  12. Melissa July 25, 2016 / 2:33 pm

    I’d love to try the Chai Protein Powder!

  13. Tracy Schwartz July 25, 2016 / 2:47 pm

    I would try either the soy or chocolate protein powder!

    Smoothie looks delicious!

  14. Jen July 25, 2016 / 3:18 pm

    I am a vanilla girl!

  15. Kristin S. July 25, 2016 / 3:52 pm

    The chai or the chocolate! Sounds delicious!

  16. Katie July 25, 2016 / 6:03 pm

    I would love to try the Vanilla! The nutrition stats sound great.

  17. Amy Lauren July 25, 2016 / 6:35 pm

    That smoothie looks delicious. I would try the vanilla flavor because it’s versatile for adding fruits.

  18. Dana July 25, 2016 / 6:38 pm

    I’d like to try the vanilla. I have loved all the other Bob’s Red Mill products I have tried.

  19. Britt S July 25, 2016 / 10:01 pm

    Bob’s Red Mill is the best! I’d love to try the vanilla, but the chocolate sounds great too.

  20. Vanessa July 25, 2016 / 10:07 pm

    I never knew they made protein! I’d like to try the vanilla.

  21. AmyC July 26, 2016 / 1:02 am

    I’m loving the protein powders and your smoothie looks so good!!

  22. Kristen B July 26, 2016 / 1:17 am

    Vanilla!! Suh a great basic base for all smoothies.

  23. Annamarie V July 26, 2016 / 3:11 am

    I would like to try the protein and fiber that way you can add about any fruit to it and it will taste good.

  24. Kathy R July 26, 2016 / 11:13 am

    Would love to try the vanilla!

  25. Elle July 26, 2016 / 6:04 pm

    I want to try vanilla.

  26. Stephanie Grant July 26, 2016 / 9:16 pm

    I would love to try the Chocolate!

  27. Vera K July 26, 2016 / 11:46 pm

    I would love to try the chai flavor.

  28. judith July 27, 2016 / 12:39 am

    chai!!!

  29. Lindsay July 27, 2016 / 3:50 am

    No idea they made this! Vanilla please!

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