Chocolate Cherry Delight Smoothie

Name: Chocolate Cherry Delight Smoothie
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup cold almond milk; ½ frozen banana; 9 frozen pitted cherries; 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 scoop chocolate protein powder; 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ½ tablespoon pure maple syrup; ⅛ avocado

Nicole J Corbo

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Healthy and decadent? Yes! Cocoa powder and cherries give rich flavor to this nutrient-dense breakfast, snack or low-sugar dessert. Sip it post-workout treat to replenish your body with fiber and protein. Unsweetened almond milk, frozen banana and avocado provide a super creamy base, while frozen cherries and cocoa powder add flavor, richness and antioxidants. Mix in just enough maple syrup to make it sweet, and a little vanilla extract for flavor. Ground flaxseed and chocolate protein powder put this vegan smoothie's nutritional content through the roof.

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Servings: 2

Ready in: 5min PT5M

Ingredients

1 cup cold almond milk
½ frozen banana
9 frozen pitted cherries
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tablespoon ground flax seeds
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
½ tablespoon pure maple syrup
⅛ avocado

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Directions

Blend almond milk, banana, cherries, cocoa powder, protein powder, ground flaxseed, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and avocado together in a large bowl using an immersion blender or in a high-speed blender until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds.

Mealthy tip:

For an added protein and probiotic boost, use plain, unsweetened yogurt instead of almond milk. You may need to add a little water to maintain a drinkable consistency. Swap the maple syrup for agave nectar or honey if you prefer. Try vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate for a different flavor profile.

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Avocado American Cocoa Powder Cherries Flax Seed Protein Powder Gluten-free Vegetarian Dairy-free Vegan Breakfast Blender Smoothie No Meat Immersion Blender

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Tiana D. says:

This awesome smoothie is like having your cake and eating it too! Both healthy and super energizing, I felt like a queen drinking this smoothie. My daughter loved it and so did my husband. I substituted agave for the maple syrup and it was just sweet enough.

Katie Hason says:

I love drinking smoothies but sometimes run out of ideas. I really liked this chocolate and cherry flavor! I skipped the protein powder, but other than that didn't make any adjustments and it turned out perfect.

Laura Griffin says:

I love this chocolate cherry smoothie for breakfast or as a dessert. It's so delicious! Sometimes I even put it in the freezer. It's nice and creamy. Really good!

Jessica Scott says:

This chocolate cherry smoothie is a favorite! If you like chocolate and cherries, you will love this smoothie! I bet it also tastes delicious with strawberries? It doesn't even have to be summer for me to enjoy this, I eat it as a dessert instead of ice cream. Love it!