Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
Indulge in the irresistible combination of rich chocolate and sweet cherries with this Cherry Chocolate Smoothie—your new go-to treat for a quick and nourishing pick-me-up! This decadent yet healthy recipe blends frozen pitted cherries, ripe banana, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a naturally sweet, antioxidant-rich boost. Almond milk keeps it dairy-free, while a hint of vanilla extract enhances the flavors for a dessert-like finish. Perfectly customizable, you can add honey or maple syrup to tweak the sweetness or toss in ice cubes for a thicker, frosty texture. Ready in just 5 minutes, this smoothie is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or an energizing post-workout drink. Whether you're embracing plant-based eating or simply craving something sweet and nutritious, this Cherry Chocolate Smoothie is a velvety delight that you’ll want to sip again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or preferred milk)
- 1 Banana (ripe, for natural sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup (optional, to taste)
- 0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 4 Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
Instructions
Place the frozen cherries, almond milk, ripe banana, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract into a blender.
Add the ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie.
Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more honey or maple syrup if desired.
Once blended to your desired consistency, pour the smoothie into glasses.
Serve immediately and enjoy your rich and refreshing Cherry Chocolate Smoothie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.5 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 174 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.8 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.6 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 521 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1412 mg | 30% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
