Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Best Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Easy + healthy sweet, and indulgent chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect smoothie for any occasion. This chocolate cherry smoothie recipe is a wholesome treat with a satisfying texture; it has the perfect blend of intense chocolate flavor, almond butter, and sweetness from the cherries and orange juice! The best part…
Best Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Easy + healthy sweet, and indulgent chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect smoothie for any occasion. This chocolate cherry smoothie recipe is a wholesome treat with a satisfying texture; it has the perfect blend of intense chocolate flavor, almond butter, and sweetness from the cherries and orange juice! The best part is that this cherry smoothie contains only five ingredients! You’ll have this healthy smoothie ready for a delicious breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert in just a few simple steps!
My Healthy Cherry and Chocolate Smoothie
My healthy chocolate cherry smoothie recipe is going to be your new favorite thing you can make in your blender. The sweetness comes from the fruits and their natural sugars, all blended with raw cacao powder, and nut almond butter. It tastes just like chocolate-covered cherries, one of my favorite indulgences.
If you are into smoothies, check out my tropical smoothie recipe, strawberry beet smoothie, and avocado smoothie bowl! We do enjoy varieties of smoothies over here!
Why You Will Love This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie:
- It’s so easy to make!
- It’s a healthy choice too, but it doesn’t taste like it.
- You only need 7 ingredients to make this.
- You have the option to make it more indulgent by melting semi-sweet chocolate on top of cherries and shaving chocolate on top.
- It’s a nutritious smoothie that will fill you up and satisfy those sweet cravings all at once!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Main Ingredients:
- 1 overflowing cup of frozen cherries
- 2 frozen bananas
- 1/2 cup of orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 1 cup of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt
- A Dash of Vanilla extract
Optional ingredients:
- 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate; melted
- 8 whole cherries (washed, patted with paper towels, and dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate)
- A small bar of semi-sweet chocolate for shaving
How to Make the Best Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Step-by-Step):
This chocolate cherry smoothie is going to be the most requested smoothie in your home. Everyone just loves it, and no one believes it’s healthy because it tastes so incredible!
- Prep the cherries and bananas ahead of time
While this recipe is quick and easy, you will need to plan ahead before making it. Freeze your bananas and cherries. You can buy the cherries frozen, which will save you a step. Ensure the cherries and bananas are frozen at least a day or in advance.
- Get your chocolate-coated cherries ready
If you decide to use the optional ingredients, you will want to wash and pat dry 8 whole cherries. You will melt the semi-sweet chocolate and dip those cherries into it. Put them in the fridge to harden while you continue making the chocolate cherry smoothie.
- Fill your blender with cherry smoothie ingredients
You will want to add all the ingredients for this chocolate cherry smoothie into your blender, beginning with the liquid. I added them in the following order: orange juice, almond butter, raw cacao powder, frozen cherries, frozen bananas, and yogurt.
- Blend away
Once all ingredients have been added to the blender, power it on. You’ll want to blend it until it comes out smooth and creamy.
- Serve your smoothie immediately
You can serve your chocolate cherry smoothie in glass cups or mason jars ASAP. The mason jars look extra pretty when you’re serving guests. Pour the smoothie into your chosen cups or jars and top with some of the chocolate-covered cherries on top. You can finish it off by shaving more semi-sweet chocolate on top too.
Best Tips for the Best Chocolate Cherry Smoothie:
- This recipe makes enough for 2 to 3 servings.
- You can make it any time of year though the cherry season is the best simply because they are much cheaper. If you can’t find fresh cherries to freeze, you can buy them in the frozen section.
- Dipping whole cherries in melted chocolate is optional, but I highly recommend this step.
- Yes, you can use fresh cherries and fresh bananas. However, the texture will not be as thick if you don’t freeze them first.
- If you do use fresh cherries, be sure to remove the pits first!
Best Time to Serve and Enjoy a Cherry Smoothie
Any time you feel a sweet craving come on or you need some extra nourishment, that’s the time to enjoy this chocolate cherry smoothie. We love it for breakfast just as much as we love it for a healthy and delightful snack or dessert.
Cherries are best when enjoyed in season, but if you have frozen cherries, you can make this sweet and healthy treat any time for you and your family.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie FAQs
If you still have questions about this chocolate cherry smoothie, you’ll find the answers right here!
Cherry smoothies are healthy because cherries themselves are healthy. You’ll be getting plenty of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. Plus, they’re full of fiber, so you’ll feel satiated for longer. Along with the bananas, raw cacao powder, and other nutritious ingredients in this smoothie, you can drink to your best health while enjoying a taste that only seems naughty.
Yes, you can use fresh cherries. However, the texture will be a bit different when they’re fresh. My recommendation is that if you’re going to use fresh cherries, you remove the pits and freeze them a day in advance first. Then you’ll get that perfect smoothie texture!
Cherries go beautifully with chocolate. If you’ve ever had those cherry cordial candies, then you know. This chocolate cherry smoothie gives you those satisfying flavors without any guilt.
It only takes 5 simple steps to make a chocolate cherry smoothie with bananas. Simply look at my recipe above, and you’ll see. The bananas add more density and nutrition to the smoothie, giving it an even creamier texture.
Substitutions
- Add baby greens like spinach if you want even more nutrition.
- No orange juice? No problem! Just use water!
- If you don’t have almond butter, feel free to sub in any other plant butter such as peanut butter.
- Vegan? Go with a plant-based yogurt instead.
How to Make the Best Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Step-by-Step):
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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 – 3 servings 1x
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Universal
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Easy + healthy sweet, and indulgent chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect smoothie for any occasion. This chocolate cherry smoothie is a wholesome treat with a satisfying texture; it has the perfect blend of intense chocolate flavor, almond butter, and sweetness from the cherries and orange juice!
The best part is that this cherry smoothie contains only five ingredients! You’ll have this healthy smoothie ready for a delicious breakfast, snack, or healthy dessert in just a few simple steps!
Ingredients
- 1 overflowing cup of pitted frozen cherries (or about 1 & ½ cups)
- 2 frozen bananas
- ½ cup of orange juice
- 1 tablespoon of raw cacao powder
- 1 tablespoon of almond butter
- 1 cup of vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt
- A dash of Vanilla extract
Optional ingredients:
- 4 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate; melted
- 8 whole cherries (washed, patted with paper towels, and dipped in melted semi-sweet chocolate)
- A small bar of semi-sweet chocolate for shaving
Instructions
- Prep the cherries and bananas ahead of time. While this recipe is quick and easy, you will need to plan ahead before making it. Freeze your bananas and cherries. You can buy the cherries frozen, which will save you a step. Ensure the cherries and bananas are frozen at least a day or in advance.
- Get your chocolate-coated cherries ready. If you decide to use the optional ingredients, you will want to wash and pat dry 8 whole cherries. You will melt the semi-sweet chocolate and dip those cherries into it. Put them in the fridge to harden while you continue making the chocolate cherry smoothie.
- Fill your blender with cherry smoothie ingredients. You will want to add all the ingredients for this chocolate cherry smoothie into your blender, beginning with the liquid. I added them in the following order: orange juice, almond butter, raw cacao powder, frozen cherries, frozen bananas, and yogurt.
- Blend away. Once all ingredients have been added to the blender, power it on. You’ll want to blend it until it comes out smooth and creamy.
- Serve your smoothie. You can serve your chocolate cherry smoothie in glass cups or mason jars ASAP. The mason jars look extra pretty when you’re serving guests. Pour the smoothie into your chosen cups or jars and top with some of the chocolate-covered cherries on top. You can finish it off by shaving more semi-sweet chocolate on top too.
Notes
Please note the optional ingredients is not included in the recipe calculations.
This recipe makes enough for 2 to 3 servings.
You can make it any time of year though the cherry season is the best simply because they are much cheaper. If you can’t find fresh cherries to freeze, you can buy them in the frozen section.
Dipping whole cherries in melted chocolate is optional, but I highly recommend this step.
Yes, you can use fresh cherries and fresh bananas. However, the texture will not be as thick if you don’t freeze them first.
If you do use fresh cherries, be sure to remove the pits first!
More Healthy Smoothie Recipes:
Pineapple Mango Tropical Smoothie
More Recipes with Fruits:
- Healthy Yogurt Bowls
- Frozen Yogurt Bars
- Ripe Plantains Energy Balls
- Banana Oat Granola
- Peanut Butter Banana Bars
- Vegetarian Charcuterie Board
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