Are cherry smoothies healthy?

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.

Can I use fresh cherries?

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!

Does cherry go with chocolate?

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.

How do I make a chocolate cherry smoothie with bananas?

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.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Universal
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; 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

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

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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

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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!