Description
The BEST smoothie of my life! This chocolate cherry smoothie is made from nourishing ingredients but tastes more like a chocolate shake. It’s perfect any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
For The Chocolate Cherry Smoothie:
- 2 cups frozen cherries (sweet or tart)
- 1 frozen banana, cut into chunks
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk (can sub any milk you like)
- 1–2 cups baby spinach
- 2–3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder or raw cacao
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2–3 drops almond extract
- 2–3 scoops collagen protein or vegan protein powder
Optional Extras:
- 1–2 Tablespoons ground flax seed, 1 Tablespoon of chia seeds, or 1–2 Tablespoons of hemp hearts, 1-2 Tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
Instructions
- Combine. Add frozen cherries, frozen banana, almond milk, spinach, cocoa powder, vanilla, almond extract, and collagen or protein powder to a blender. Add any extras you’d like (flax, peanut butter, etc.)
- Blend. Puree the smoothie until it’s completely smooth, pausing to scrape down the sides of the blender jar as needed.
- Taste & Adjust. Taste the smoothie and adjust as needed (more cocoa, more banana, etc.) Pour into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
- VEGAN NOTES. You can swap in an unflavored vegan protein powder, or use 2 Tbsp chia or hemp seeds in place of the collagen
- NO HIGH SPEED BLENDER? Puree your spinach and milk together before adding the other ingredients. This will help give you the smoothest finish.
- MILK. Use whatever your family drinks and enjoys–soy milk, dairy milk, cashew milk, coconut milk, and oat milk can all work here if you enjoy the flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: American