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This Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie needs only 5 ingredients and is made in just a few short minutes. It tastes more like an indulgent dessert than a healthy breakfast, but you don’t have to feel guilty sipping this creamy drink.
This Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie tastes more like a decadent dessert than breakfast and that’s why I love it so much.
Of course, my kids love it, too, and since there is NO sugar or sweeteners, I feel good about serving this healthy, dairy free smoothie to them.
Actually, my son thinks he doesn’t like cherries, but he happily sucks this down and makes those straw slurping noises when he gets to the bottom.
Ingredient notes
Cherries are high in potassium, Vitamin C and beta carotene and are loaded with antioxidants. [source] They taste pretty darn good as well (just don’t ask my son!).
Fresh cherries are so good in the summer, but I keep frozen cherries in my freezer most of the year to make smoothies such as this one.
I actually prefer to make my smoothies with frozen fruit because then there is no need to water down the flavor with ice cubes.
It doesn’t hurt that it’s a beautiful pink color either. That’s how I win over my daughter who loves everything pink, wears a sparkly pink tiara all day, and wants to be a princess when she grows up.
I’m pretty certain that princesses drink Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothies!
This smoothie makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert! Â And I bet it would make awesome frozen pops, but I haven’t tried that….yet. Summer is coming….
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie
Recommended Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate almond milk or 1 cup unsweetened almond milk and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1 cup frozen cherries or fresh, pitted
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 tablespoon organic natural peanut butter or 2 tablespoons if you really love peanut butter like I do!
- dash of cinnamon
- handful of ice cubes optional, but highly recommended if you use fresh cherries instead of frozen
Instructions
- Blend well in a high speed blender and enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
Lynn says
This was yummy! Thanks for sharing!
Jenn S. says
So glad you liked it, Lynn! Thank you!
Kristina says
the cherries on our tree are just beginning to turn red… I will have to remember this once we start enjoying them!
Vegan Heaven says
Yummy! This smoothie looks so good, Jenn. I love the combination of chocolate and cherries. 🙂
Ginny McMeans says
Ohhh, all those great ingredients mixed together! Just delicious!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Ginny! We love it!
Alisa Fleming says
For years I had trouble nailing that perfect chocolate and cherry combo in smoothies. Peanut butter is the key!
Jenn S. says
Yes! A little nut butter goes a long way to getting that deep flavor. And it makes it so creamy! Thanks, Alisa!
Sarah says
Chocolate and cherries are the best combination! I would love to wake up to this delicious treat!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Sarah! Perfect for any time of day!
Dianne says
Chocolate and cherries are my favorite flavor combo. I could drink this every single day!
Jenn S. says
We have been lately! Thanks, Dianne!
Cadry says
This looks so thirst quenching & delicious! I totally agree about frozen cherries in a smoothie. You get all of that cherry flavor, no cherry pitting is involved, and you can eat all of those rare in season cherries by the handful instead. It’s a win/win!
Jenn S. says
So true. If we have fresh cherries, they don’t last long enough to make it into a smoothie!
Linda from Veganosity says
Oh yeah, chocolate and cherries in a guilt free drink. I’m totally in!
Jenn S. says
Totally decadent! Thanks, Linda!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
Looks delicious, Jenn! I love that I only need 5 ingredients to make it.
Jenn S. says
Totally easy! Thanks, Amy!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
I was just looking at some cherries at the store and thinking they’d be good in a smoothie….YUMMMMM!
Jenn S. says
Totally! Do it, girl! 🙂
Becky Striepe says
Oh yum! Chocolate covered cherries are one of my favorite sweet treats. I love this smoothie recipe!
Jenn S. says
Me too! Love those sweet cherries! Thanks, Becky!
Karen Marie Kedzuch says
Lord girl I never thought you would get me to want to eat/drink your food. I am really starting to think you need to start your cook book. I am proud of you for trying new healthy ways to feed your family and taking us along your journey!
sebestyen2 says
Thanks!! Most of the recipes are created by others, so I don’t know if I see a cookbook in my future. I’m trying to be better about creating my own though, so you never know…