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!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Place the frozen cherries, almond milk, ripe banana, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract into a blender.

Step 2

Add the ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie.

Step 3

Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stop to scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.

Step 4

Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness by adding a little more honey or maple syrup if desired.

Step 5

Once blended to your desired consistency, pour the smoothie into glasses.

Step 6

Serve immediately and enjoy your rich and refreshing Cherry Chocolate Smoothie!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(745.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	454.6

Total Fat 5.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 174.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 77.1g
Protein 7.0g	0%

Vitamin D 100.0IU	0%
Calcium 521.1mg	0%
Iron 3.9mg	0%
Potassium 1412.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 9.8%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 84.6%