Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

A chocolate cherry smoothie that tastes like a chocolate covered cherry, 5 minutes of bliss. ♡

This chocolate cherry smoothie is the dessert inspired breakfast that tastes like a chocolate covered cherry. Frozen dark cherries, cocoa powder, banana, and almond butter blend into a thick dark purple drink that satisfies any chocolate craving. For more ideas, see our Strawberry Banana Smoothie.

Viral, rich, and genuinely a treat in a glass. The kind of smoothie that starts the day like dessert. Let’s make it together.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

• 1.5 cups frozen dark sweet cherries, pitted
• 1 large frozen banana
• 2 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup milk, whole or oat
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt

How to Make Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

1. **Liquid.** Pour milk into the blender.
2. **Dairy.** Add yogurt, cocoa, almond butter, maple, and salt. Blend 30 seconds.
3. **Fruit.** Add frozen cherries and banana.
4. **Blend.** Blend 60 seconds until silky dark purple.
5. **Check.** Add more milk if too thick.
6. **Serve.** Pour into a tall glass. Top with a fresh cherry. Serve immediately.

Why This Recipe Works

Dark sweet cherries and cocoa powder are a natural flavor pair. The deep fruitiness of cherries matches perfectly with the bitter chocolate notes in cocoa, creating a balanced chocolate cherry flavor.

Dutch processed cocoa powder (not natural) delivers the darkest smoothest chocolate flavor. Dutch processed has been alkalized which mellows bitterness, perfect for a sweet smoothie drink.

A touch of almond butter plus frozen banana creates the thick silky texture. The almond butter also adds a subtle nutty backdrop that enhances both the chocolate and cherry. For more ideas, see our Green Detox Smoothie.

Tips

• Dark sweet cherries, not tart. Frozen is essential.
• Dutch processed cocoa for the smoothest chocolate.
• Frozen banana for milkshake texture.
• Store for up to 24 hours.
• A pinch of salt enhances both chocolate and cherry flavors.
• Use oat milk for the richest finish.

Variations

• Add a scoop of chocolate protein for 30g protein.
• Swap almond butter for peanut butter for chocolate PB cherry.
• Add a pitted date for extra sweetness.
• Blend in chocolate ice cream for dessert milkshake.
• Top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings for presentation.
• Swap cherries for raspberries for chocolate raspberry.

Looking for more smoothie ideas? Try our Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Smoothie or Mango Pineapple Tropical Smoothie next.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Tart cherries: Use sweet dark cherries. Tart is for pies.
• Fresh cherries: Frozen for thick smoothie.
• Natural cocoa: Dutch processed is smoother in smoothies.
• Skipping the pinch of salt: Salt intensifies chocolate and fruit.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Chocolate cherry smoothie in 5 minutes. Tastes like a chocolate covered cherry.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 servings

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Calories: 340

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1.5 cups frozen dark sweet cherries pitted
• 1 large frozen banana
• 2 tbsp dutch processed cocoa powder
• 1 tbsp almond butter
• 1 cup milk whole or oat
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 pinch salt

Method

 

1. **Liquid.** Pour milk into the blender.
2. **Dairy.** Add yogurt, cocoa, almond butter, maple, and salt. Blend 30 seconds.
3. **Fruit.** Add frozen cherries and banana.
4. **Blend.** Blend 60 seconds until silky dark purple.
5. **Check.** Add more milk if too thick.
6. **Serve.** Pour into a tall glass. Top with a fresh cherry. Serve immediately.

Notes

Dark sweet cherries, not tart. Frozen is essential. Dutch processed cocoa for the smoothest chocolate. Frozen banana for milkshake texture.

Sources: USDA FoodData Central for nutrition data and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health healthy drinks reference.

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