Cherries are so amazing right now, plus they have been really cheap at the grocery store. My eyes are always bigger than my stomach, so I end up buying way too many pounds of cherries, and have to come up with creative ways to use them up!
Last week, I shared this rustic crisp featuring some beautiful cherries. Today, I am sharing with you one of my favorite smoothies!
Something about cherries and chocolate just makes me feel like I am having something really decadent 🙂
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
- 8 ripe cherries, pitted
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder **
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or your favorite milk)
- 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I use vegan)
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- Dairy-free chocolate chips, melted
- A few tsp of honey (optional)
- 1 cup ice (optional)
Directions:
Blend everything until smoothie! You can dip some cherries in the melted chocolate and place on top, or just pour some melted chocolate on top to get the chocolate covered effect 🙂 Top with whipped cream of desired.
Chemist Note: You can use regular cocoa powder or dutch processed cocoa powder which has a richer, more brownie like taste 🙂 If you are interested in learning more about cocoa powder,check out this post!
In case you missed how I pit cherries, here it is below! I use a strong plastic strong, and just push them out. Works good and it makes it go fast!
What is your favorite fruit and chocolate combination? I think chocolate goes with just about all fruits 🙂
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This sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing. I also love the info on chocolate. 🙂
Thanks Lisa! This is one of my favorite smoothies. And of course all chocolate is wonderful! Have a great day!
Okay, removing the cherry pit with a straw is so clever! I will have to remember that next time I have cherries 🙂 Your smoothie sounds delicious, my friend! Thanks a bunch for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs!
Thanks so much! It is so helpful to do it this way, it saves so much time!
I have some cherries that I threw in the freezer because I was afraid they would go bad before I got around to using them, I’m thinking frozen cherries would be delicious in this cause they would add some more milkshake texture! Thanks for another yummy recipe 🙂
Frozen cherries would be awesome to use! You probably wouldn’t even need ice 🙂 Great Idea!
Visiting from the Pin Junkie Link Party. Love the smoothie idea!
Thanks Amanda it’s one of my favs! Have a great day!
This sounds like perfection in a glass! Thanks for the recipe! 😉
It is so good! Especially when Cherries are in season and really juicy 🙂
This sounds absolutely divine!! Thanks for linking up to Blogger Brags. I have pinned your post to the Blogger Brags Pinterest board.
Thanks Sarah! It is really delicious 🙂
This looks delish! And I love the tip about pitting the cherries with a straw 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the Healthy Living Link Party!
Thanks Karen! I love pitting cherries that way, saves so much time! 🙂
This recipe will be featured on tomorrow’s Healthy Living Link Party.
Thank you Elaine! I will be back to link up with you tomorrow! 🙂
This looks so good! I will feature this today at Home Sweet Home!
Thank you Sherry! I look forward to linking up with you again today. Have a wonderful day!