Smoothies with cherries are great but a chocolate cherry smoothie is even better. There is nothing better than a delicious cherry smoothie with cacao for a healthy sweet treat. This cherry smoothie recipe with chocolate is the perfect cherry chocolate smoothie recipe for any time of day.

By now you know how much I love smoothies. Literally, every single day I have one smoothie and I love to mix things up as far as smoothie recipes. With clean eating, it’s so easy to find delicious and healthy smoothie recipes like this chocolate cherry smoothie recipe. Any chance to add cacao to a smoothie recipe or food and Im on board because cacao is simply delicious.

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie Recipe

What You Will Need (Full Printable Recipe Available Below)

What’s in a chocolate cherry smoothie? Here are the ingredients you will need to gather for your cherry chocolate smoothie:

3/4 cup frozen cherries
3 ice cubes
2 tablespoons cacao powder – this is the one that I use and love: HERE
1 tablespoon chia seeds
2 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon cashew butter
2 dates
1/4 teaspoon green powder (optional) – this is the one that I use: HERE
1/2 cup almond milk
3/4 cup water
1 Tbsp Chocolate Protein Powder (optional) – this is the one that I use and love: HERE
Blender – this is the one that I just treated myself and I LOVE it: HERE

How to Make a Cherry Smoothie with Cacao

As always, make sure to gather your ingredients to make a chocolate cherry smoothie. In a powerful blender add the cherries and ice cubes. Pulse slightly to chop. I recently upgraded my blender to a combo blender, food processor, smoothie maker and spiralizer in one. I was hesitant to spend so much on an appliance but since I literally use my blender every day I figured it is a good investment. Well, I absolutely love this machine! You can find one HERE

After you slightly chop the frozen cherries and ice go ahead and add the remaining ingredients (minus the liquids). I always like to add protein powder to my smoothie recipes. This ingredient is optional, but if you are looking for a tasty organic vegan protein and vitamin plant-based protein powder then this is the one that I use daily: HERE (I have both the vanilla and chocolate flavored).

Next, pour the almond milk and water on top.

Blend until smooth and then portion into one large jar or two small jars to share with a friend or loved one. My kids love to steal my smoothies so sometimes I made a little extra to share with them.

Enjoy immediately!

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Printable Version)

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Ingredients

3/4 cup Frozen cherries
3 ice cubes
2 Tbsp Cacao Powder
1 Tbsp Chia seeds
2 Tbsp Maple Syrup
1 Tbsp Cashew butter
2 dates
1/4 tsp green powder, optional
1 scoop protein powder, optional
1/2 cup almond milk
3/4 cup water

Instructions

In a powerful blender add the cherries and ice cubes. Pulse slightly to chop.
Add the remaining ingredients, less the liquids.
Pour the almond milk and water on top.
Blend until smooth.
Portion into one large jar or two small jars. Enjoy Immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1 Servings
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 276Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 59mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 6gSugar: 24gProtein: 17g

nutritional values will vary