Chocolate Cherry Smoothie + VIDEO!

Only four ingredients are required to make this delicious chocolate cherry smoothie. Protein powder, banana, cherries, and almond milk are blended together to make this healthy yet delectable cherry smoothie recipe!

cherry smoothie with a glass straw

Brace yourself – because chocolate and cherry combined in a smoothie is magical.

You might be addicted to this smoothie from here on out. That’s okay because I am too.

After obsessing over a chocolate banana peanut butter smoothie, it’s no wonder I’m a big fan of chocolate in a smoothie.

What makes this cherry smoothie recipe so great?

  • Chocolate protein powder – makes the smoothie more filling
  • Frozen banana – makes the smoothie more creamy
  • Frozen cherries – makes the smoothie beyond flavorful
  • Almond milk – brings all the ingredients together in a plant-based way
almond milk, cherries, bananas, and protein powder on a marble background

Ingredients in a chocolate cherry smoothie

  • Chocolate protein powder (Vega is my favorite brand, but any vegan chocolate protein powder will work)
  • Almond milk (any plant-based milk will do. cashew, oat, soy, etc)
  • Frozen banana
  • Frozen cherries

Note: If you do not want to add protein powder to this smoothie recipe but still want a chocolate flavor, you can substitute with 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 Tablespoon of sweetener such as maple syrup or agave.

almond milk, cherries, bananas, and protein powder in a blender

How to make a cherry smoothie

Simply add all the ingredients to a high power blender and blend until smooth.

Why use frozen fruit in a smoothie?

Frozen fruit makes a smoothie much thicker than if you were to use room temperate fruit. Whenever I have fruits or veggies that are about to go bad, I put them in the freezer for later smoothie use!

How to pit a cherry

If you buy frozen cherries, they are already pitted for you. However, if you buy fresh. cherries and freeze them yourself, you will want to remove the pit first.

Now you can go out and get yourself a cherry pitter, or carefully cut them out with a pairing knife.

cherry smoothie in a blender

Oh hello, pinkish-red hue! The color alone of this cherry smoothie is intoxicating.

pouring cherry smoothie into a glass

Add-In Ideas for a Cherry Smoothie

  • Greens (like spinach or kale) are a great addition to this smoothie
  • Oats – if you skimp on the protein powder, try adding 1/3 cup of oats to give this smoothie recipe some protein
  • Agave or maple syrup if you like your smoothies a little sweeter
  • Chia seeds
  • Flax seeds
overhead shot of a cherry smoothie with fresh cherries and chocolate pieces

What are some health benefits of cherries?

Not only do cherries taste amazing, but they also pack some serious health benefits too. Some include:

  • Rich in antioxidants
  • Boost exercise recovery
  • Heart health
  • Arthritis pain relief
  • Sleep quality 
cherry smoothie with pink background

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cherry smoothie with pink background

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This healthy smoothie only requires 4 ingredients! Chocolate protein powder, frozen cherries, banana, and almond is all it takes to make this easy smoothie recipe.
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Course: Breakfast, Drinks, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry smoothie, chocolate cherry, summer smoothie recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie
Calories: 330kcal
Author: Amanda

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almond milk can substitute with any plant-based milk
  • 1 small banana frozen
  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder see notes for substitution

Tools:

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender and blend well. Enjoy immediately!

Video

Notes

Instead of using chocolate protein powder, you can use 1 Tablespoon of cocoa powder and 1 Tablespoon of a sweetener like maple syrup or agave.
I’d also recommend adding some oats, chia seeds, or flax seeds if you are not using protein powder, to give this smoothie more of a protein kick!

Nutrition

Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.1g | Protein: 24.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 331mg | Fiber: 8.6g | Sugar: 33.4g | Calcium: 675mg | Iron: 7mg

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