Description
A delightful Chocolate Cherry Smoothie that combines the rich flavor of cocoa with the vibrant tartness of fresh cherries, creating a nostalgic treat that’s perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe cherries (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or flavored)
- 1 ripe banana
- 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- Sweetener to taste (honey, maple syrup, or alternative)
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries by washing and pitting if fresh. Frozen cherries can be used directly.
- Gather all ingredients: cherries, cocoa powder, yogurt, banana, milk, and sweetener.
- Add cherries to the blender first, followed by banana, yogurt, and cocoa powder. Pour milk last.
- Blend until creamy and smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute, scraping the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary; add ice cubes if desired.
- Blend again and pour into tall glasses.
- Optional: Garnish with cocoa powder or a whole cherry on top.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute yogurt with coconut yogurt. You can also try raspberries or strawberries if cherries are not in season.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: smoothie, chocolate, cherry, nutritious, healthy breakfast