Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (No Yogurt)

Lusciously smooth and deeply flavorful, this chocolate cherry smoothie blends sweet cherries, rich cocoa, and a spoonful of almond butter into a nourishing, satisfying drink. Finished with a splash of almond milk and a touch of vanilla, it’s the perfect balance of indulgence and wholesome energy—ideal for breakfast or a refined afternoon treat.

Prep Time:	Total Time:
5 mins	5 mins
Serves:
1 large smoothie (about 16 oz) or 2 smaller smoothies (about 8oz)

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen cherries, sweet or dark, pitted

• 1 small frozen banana, for creaminess

• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder, or raw cacao for a boost

• 1 tablespoon almond butter, or cashew or sunflower seed butter

• 1–1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk, or oat milk

• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

• pinch of salt, enhances the chocolate flavor

• optional: 1–2 dates or 1 tsp maple syrup, if you like it sweeter

• optional protein boost: 1 scoop chocolate or vanilla protein powder

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, adding more milk if needed to adjust the thickness. Taste and adjust sweetness or cocoa to your liking.

   
   

2. Pour into a chilled glass, and if you like—top with a few chopped cherries or cacao nibs for texture.

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Without Optional Additions (dates/maple syrup + protein powder):

320 kcal

8 g Protein

50 g Carbohydrates

13 g fat

With Optional Additions (1 tsp maple syrup + 1 scoop protein powder):

457 kcal

28 g Protein

56 g Carbohydrates

15 g fat