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Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie
A healthy cherry smoothie that tastes like a decadent dessert! Naturally sweetened and so rich. Plus it can be made with banana, avocado, or yogurt.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 large (or 2 small)
Calories: 315 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Vegan , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup plant milk
- 3/4 cup frozen sweet cherries, pitted
- 1 small ripe banana (or 1/2 avocado or vegan yogurt)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cacao powder
- 1-2 Tbsp. almond butter (optional, but recommended)
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract (or up to 1/2 tsp.)
Toppings (optional):
- Coconut whipped cream, cacao nibs, fresh cherries, etc.
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, about 15-20 seconds.
- Taste and adjust flavors if desired. (See notes for suggestions.)
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Notes
- Sweeten it: Add 1-2 tsp. pure maple syrup, a pitted date (diced), or agave.
- Other additions: Add spinach/greens, protein powder, vanilla extract, chia seeds, etc.
- Add spinach/greens, protein powder, vanilla extract, chia seeds, etc.
- Banana: Using frozen banana will create a creamier texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
315kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Potassium
888mg
(25%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
142IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
310mg
(31%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1large (or 2 small)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 315
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 315kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 142IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 310mg | 31% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.