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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

    Published: Jun 6, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie - Quick and easy. Only 5 ingredients and a few short minutes is all you need to make this healthy, dairy free, yet indulgent, thick creamy drink.

    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.

    Top of a creamy pink smoothie garnished with cocoa nibs.

    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.

    Two deep red fresh cherries on a wooden board in front of two glass jars

    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.

    Close up overhead shot of cacao nibs and chocolate chips on top of a creamy drink.

    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!

    Hand holding a glass of chocolate covered cherry smoothie with a gold and whites striped straw.

    This smoothie makes the perfect breakfast, snack or dessert!  And I bet it would make awesome frozen pops, but I haven’t tried that….yet. Summer is coming….

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    Top of a smoothie garnished with cocoa nibs.

    Chocolate Covered Cherry Smoothie

    Only 5 ingredients and a few short minutes is all you need for this healthy, yet indulgent, creamy drink.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks, Juices and Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 210kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Blender

    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

    Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 92mg | Potassium: 573mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 170mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. Lynn says

      July 25, 2017 at 2:37 am

      This was yummy! Thanks for sharing!5 stars

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      • Jenn S. says

        July 25, 2017 at 9:17 am

        So glad you liked it, Lynn! Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Kristina says

      June 12, 2017 at 8:58 am

      the cherries on our tree are just beginning to turn red… I will have to remember this once we start enjoying them!

      Reply
    3. Vegan Heaven says

      June 12, 2017 at 8:37 am

      Yummy! This smoothie looks so good, Jenn. I love the combination of chocolate and cherries. 🙂

      Reply
    4. Ginny McMeans says

      June 10, 2017 at 4:32 pm

      Ohhh, all those great ingredients mixed together! Just delicious!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 10, 2017 at 6:09 pm

        Thanks, Ginny! We love it!

        Reply
    5. Alisa Fleming says

      June 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      For years I had trouble nailing that perfect chocolate and cherry combo in smoothies. Peanut butter is the key!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 10, 2017 at 2:11 pm

        Yes! A little nut butter goes a long way to getting that deep flavor. And it makes it so creamy! Thanks, Alisa!

        Reply
    6. Sarah says

      June 09, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      Chocolate and cherries are the best combination! I would love to wake up to this delicious treat!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 09, 2017 at 8:39 pm

        Thanks, Sarah! Perfect for any time of day!

        Reply
    7. Dianne says

      June 08, 2017 at 12:30 pm

      Chocolate and cherries are my favorite flavor combo. I could drink this every single day!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 08, 2017 at 3:43 pm

        We have been lately! Thanks, Dianne!

        Reply
    8. Cadry says

      June 08, 2017 at 9:19 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 08, 2017 at 9:21 am

        So true. If we have fresh cherries, they don’t last long enough to make it into a smoothie!

        Reply
    9. Linda from Veganosity says

      June 07, 2017 at 8:42 pm

      Oh yeah, chocolate and cherries in a guilt free drink. I’m totally in!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 07, 2017 at 9:28 pm

        Totally decadent! Thanks, Linda!

        Reply
    10. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says

      June 07, 2017 at 10:58 am

      Looks delicious, Jenn! I love that I only need 5 ingredients to make it.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 07, 2017 at 11:30 am

        Totally easy! Thanks, Amy!

        Reply
    11. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says

      June 06, 2017 at 10:13 pm

      I was just looking at some cherries at the store and thinking they’d be good in a smoothie….YUMMMMM!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 06, 2017 at 10:23 pm

        Totally! Do it, girl! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Becky Striepe says

      June 06, 2017 at 11:38 am

      Oh yum! Chocolate covered cherries are one of my favorite sweet treats. I love this smoothie recipe!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        June 06, 2017 at 3:40 pm

        Me too! Love those sweet cherries! Thanks, Becky!

        Reply
    13. Karen Marie Kedzuch says

      March 21, 2014 at 7:30 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • sebestyen2 says

        March 21, 2014 at 8:13 pm

        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…

        Reply

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