Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie blends frozen cherries and banana with baby greens, cocoa powder, almond butter, vanilla, and water to create a smooth drink combining fruity tartness and chocolate richness. The frozen fruit provides a thick, cold texture, while almond butter adds creaminess and depth. It's a refreshing smoothie that can be adjusted for sweetness or protein content.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherries frozen
- 1/2 banana frozen
- 1 cup baby greens
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder raw
- 1 Tablespoon almond butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Blend: Place cherries, banana, almond butter, water, vanilla, cocoa powder, and baby greens into a high powered blender and blend until smooth.
- Taste: Add more liquid (if necessary) to get the consistency you like!
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy!
Notes
- Adding protein powder can turn this smoothie into a more filling meal or snack.
- To lower sugar content, omit the banana, keeping it focused on cherries and greens.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 389
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1smoothie | |
| Calories | 389kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 933mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.