• Home
  • About Me
    • Contact Me/Subscribe
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Main Dishes
    • Sides
    • Breakfast
    • Snacks
    • Desserts
    • Smoothies/Juices
    • Dips/Dressing
    • Drinks
  • Nutrition
  • Shop
  • My Cart
February 25, 2021

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

by Slow Down Company

Share this:

  • Pinterest
  • Facebook
  • Email
Jump to RecipePrint Recipe

– vegan – gluten free – refined sugar free – low fat – 

Need to switch up your breakfast smoothie? This healthy chocolate cherry smoothie is a real winner. If I had to compare the taste of it with something, I would say it tastes like a cherry-flavored tootsie roll. It has the perfect amount of sweetness from the chocolate and maple syrup, and tartness from the cherries. 

Smoothies are my favorite breakfast meal. They are a great way to get a large does of nutrients and keep myself hydrated and energized for the day. They never make me feel bloated or fatigued. I have found from my personal experience how important it can be to switch up my morning smoothie. I was once stuck in a pattern of eating the same exact smoothie every. single. day. And while that smoothie was incredibly delicious (I still make it all the time), I found I was getting bored and no longer looked forward to breakfast time, which is no fun! Especially with how much I enjoy eating! So I encourage you to switch up your morning smoothie! Get creative in the ways you nourish your mind and body. 

Though this chocolate cherry smoothie is perfectly delicious as is, there are so many add-ins you can use to get even MORE nutrients. My very favorite add-in is a leafy green, usually kale or spinach. Leafy greens are some of the healthiest foods on the planet and should be eaten every single day. Smoothies are a great way to add them into the diet because they don’t change the taste! Some of my other favorite nutrient-dense add-ins include hemp seeds, chia seeds, ground flax and medjool dates.

Chocolate cherry smoothie

Kitchen essentials:

  • A blender or food processor
  • A spatula (optional)

Substitutions:

  • Banana: I like to add the banana for a smoother, more creamy texture. You could also use 1/2 cup of mango in place of banana.
  • Pure maple syrup: you can substitute any sweetener for the maple syrup, including agave nectar, date syrup, coconut sugar or cane sugar.
  • Nondairy milk: you can use any plain nondairy milk of choice (soy, almond, cashew, hemp, oat, etc). I recommend unsweetened milk to avoid excess sugar.
  • Frozen cherries: frozen cherries can be substituted for fresh cherries along with a frozen banana. If you’re using fresh cherries, make sure they are pitted! If you don’t have any frozen components, you can add 1-2 cups of ice to your smoothie.

chocolate cherry smoothie 

If you like this chocolate cherry smoothie, check out some of my other favorite smoothies:

  • Banana Blueberry Smoothie
  • Watermelon Pineapple Smoothie (3 Ingredients)
  • Vanilla Gorilla Smoothie (Vegan + Refined Sugar Free)
  • Easy Omega-3 Smoothie
  • Tropical Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Pin
Print

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Recipe by Slow Down Company Course: Smoothies/JuicesDifficulty: Easy
Servings

1

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

0

minutes
Total time

5

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 medium-large banana

  • 2 cups frozen cherries*

  • 1/2 cup nondairy milk, unsweetened

  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup

  • 2 tbsp cacao powder

Directions

  • Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until completely smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Use a spatula if necessary to get any little bits stuck to the side of the blender. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • *If you plan on buying fresh cherries to freeze, make sure they are pitted!
  • The smoothie will separate with time, so I recommend enjoying it immediately.
  • Nutrition label is based on using unsweetened soy milk as the milk option.

Did you make this recipe?

Tag me on Instagram @slowdownco_. I love to see your creations!

Like this recipe?

Follow us @slowdowncompany on Pinterest

Did you make this recipe?

Like us on Facebook

Nutrition Facts

1 servings per container

Serving Size1 servings


Calories473

  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Fat 4.4g 7%
    • Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%
  • Sodium 19.7mg 1%
  • Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
  • Total Carbohydrate 106.8g 36%
    • Dietary Fiber 14.5g 58%
    • Sugars 77.4g
  • Protein 12.1g 25%

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

    Share this:

    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Email

    Post navigation

    Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal (Vegan)
    One-Pot Vegetable Thai Curry (Low Fat)

    Related posts

    Salted Caramel Nice Cream – A Healthy Ice Cream Alternative
    July 20, 2020
    by Slow Down Company

    Salted Caramel Nice Cream – A Healthy Ice Cream Alternative

    Vanilla Gorilla Smoothie (Vegan + Refined Sugar Free)
    May 11, 2020
    by Slow Down Company  /  6 Comments

    Vanilla Gorilla Smoothie (Vegan + Refined Sugar Free)

    Cookie Dough Nice Cream (Made with Bananas!)
    September 18, 2020
    by Slow Down Company  /  2 Comments

    Cookie Dough Nice Cream (Made with Bananas!)

    Leave a Comment Cancel reply

    Bianca Soucy, Certified Health Coach

    me

    Hey there! I’m Bianca. I have a passion for creating simple, yet nourishing meals with local and seasonally available ingredients. I’m always dreaming of a slow, easy-going lifestyle – one where a homecooked meal can bring us all together. You can learn more about me by clicking here.

    Subscribe to Slow Down Company

    • Elara Pro by LyraThemes.com
    • Made by LyraThemes.com
     

    Loading Comments...