Description
Indulge in a rich and creamy Chocolate Cherry Smoothie, blending fresh or frozen cherries, ripe banana, and cocoa powder. This nutritious drink is perfect for breakfast or a refreshing snack, offering a delicious and easy-to-make treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 1 medium ripe banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (optional for creaminess)
- Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)
- Chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cherries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: Lay everything out on the counter for easy access.
- Prepare the cherries: Wash fresh cherries thoroughly and remove the pits. If using frozen cherries, let them sit out for a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Peel the banana: Use a ripe banana with brown spots for optimal sweetness.
- Measure out the almond milk: Pour 1 cup into a measuring cup.
- Gather the cocoa powder and sweetener: Measure 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of honey or maple syrup.
- Get the vanilla extract and Greek yogurt: Measure 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of Greek yogurt if using.
- Add the ingredients to the blender: Start with the almond milk, then add cherries, banana, cocoa powder, sweetener, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt.
- Blend until smooth: Secure the lid and blend on high for 30-60 seconds until creamy. Add more almond milk if needed.
- Check the consistency: If too thick, add ice cubes and blend again for a thicker smoothie.
- Taste and adjust: Add more sweetener if desired and blend briefly.
- Pour into glasses: Use clear glasses to showcase the smoothies color.
- Garnish your smoothie: Top with chopped dark chocolate or chocolate chips and fresh cherries if desired.
- Enjoy immediately: Smoothies are best fresh, so sip and savor the flavors!
Notes
- For added nutrition, consider adding a handful of spinach or kale.
- For a protein boost, add a scoop of protein powder.
- Nut butter can be added for extra creaminess and flavor.
- Feel free to experiment with different fruits or flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes