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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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.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 218 calories; 6g fat; 27.7g carbohydrates; 16g protein; 3mg cholesterol; 33mg sodium.

Full nutrition

Amount Per Serving
Calories 218		Calories from Fat51
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g		9%
	Saturated Fat1g	3%
	Trans Fat0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat1.6g
	Monounsaturated Fat2.3g
Cholesterol 3mg		1%
Sodium 33mg		1%
Total Carbohydrate 27.7g		9%
	Dietary Fiber6g	22%
	Sugars15.2g
Protein 16g

Vitamin A1%		Vitamin C11%
Calcium8%		Iron19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

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

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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.

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!

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!