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Vegan Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

July 17, 2019 By Dianne 7 Comments

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Vegan Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with text overlayChocolate and cherries pair perfectly together in this lush Vegan Chocolate Cherry Smoothie. If you hadn’t put them in yourself, you wouldn’t know that this shake is full of healthful leafy greens! This easy green smoothie recipe blends up in matter of seconds! It’s perfect for a light breakfast for an afternoon pick-me-up snack. It’s dairy-free and gluten-free.

bowl of cherriesChocolate and Cherries

Cherries have always been my favorite fruit, and as a self-confessed chocoholic, I find the chocolate and cherry combination highly addictive. Chocolate covered cherries are pretty much a drug to me.

Every spring, I stalk the produce aisle of the grocery store, eagerly awaiting the return of cherry season. They’re usually super expensive when they first make their appearance, but since the season is so short-lived, I go ahead and splurge. 

cheeries, hemp seeds, cacao powder, kale, almond milk, and bananasI make this chocolate cherry smoothie recipe often. It uses frozen cherries, as pitting a pound of fresh ones would take too long, and it would be way too messy. A few years ago, there was frozen cherry shortage, and I didn’t know what to do with myself. Once my local Whole Foods had them back in stock again, I bought all of the bags they had. Yep, I was that person who see in front of you in the checkout line buying so much of one thing that you’re left wondering “What is she planning on doing with all of that? Stockpiling it for the zombie apocalypse?” Truth be told, they only had seven bags in stock, so I didn’t look that crazy.

Smoothie ingredients in Blendtec blending smoothie in BlendtecChocolate Cherry Smoothie

This smoothie is super easy to make! Simply throw everything together in a blender and mix until it’s smooth and creamy! It whips up in seconds in my Blendtec!

I like to use frozen bananas to make smoothies, because they make smoothies extra creamy. Since they’re a little thicker, they might require extra liquid though. If you’re blender gets stuck, add a little more non-dairy milk or some water. When using fresh bananas, I like to add a few ice cubes to the blender so that my smoothie turns out super cold. Because warm smoothies aren’t that appealing!

pouring smoothie into a mason jarCacao Powder

Cacao is made my cold pressing raw cocoa beans. It’s said to have many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and lowering insulin resistance. It’s also a mood booster, and who couldn’t use a little jolt of happiness?

mason jar of Chocolate Cherry SmoothieCacao powder can be pricy, although I’ve found it reasonably priced at Trader Joe’s. You can also buy it relatively inexpensively in bulk on Amazon. If you can’t find it, dairy-free cocoa powder can be used instead, but keep in mind that cocoa powder has been roasted at a high temperature and doesn’t have the same health benefits as cacao.

Chocolate Cherry Smoothies from aboveHealthy Breakfast or Snack

Cherries are full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. They’re also know for their anti-inflammatory properties, and it’s been said that cherries can actually have the same effect as aspirin! This smoothie also contains hemp seeds for protein and greens for vitamins and minerals. If you like to add protein powder to your smoothies, go ahead and add a scoop. 

I like to drink this Chocolate Cherry Smoothie for breakfast on warm summer mornings. I also enjoy sipping on it in the afternoon as a snack. 

2 chocolate cherry smoothies

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie in mason jar with straw square
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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

hocolate and cherries pair perfectly together in this lush Vegan Chocolate Cherry Smoothie. If you hadn't put them in yourself, you wouldn't know that this shake is full of healthful leafy greens! 

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate cherry smoothie, green smoothie, vegan chocolate cherry smoothie
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yields 2 smoothies
Author Dianne

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce package frozen cherries
  • 2 bananas
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • 2 big handfuls baby spinach or baby kale
  • 1 1/2 cup almond milk or your favorite non-dairy milk
  • 3 or 4 ice cubes optional

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a blender until smooth and creamy. Enjoy!

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie in mason jar with straw square

Other Cherry Recipes You Might Enjoy Include:

  • Cherry Chocolate Overnight Oats
  • Cherry Almond Smoothie Bowl
  • Chocolate Cherry Chia Pudding Parfaits
  • Bittersweet Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake
  • Chocolate Cherry Nice Cream

2 chocolate cherry smoothies with cherries and kale leaves horizontal

Filed Under: Vegan Drink Recipes, Vegan Recipes Tagged With: cherries, Chocolate, food, Green smoothie, plant-based, Recipe, smoothie, Vegan

About Dianne

Dianne Wenz is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, Vegan Lifestyle Coach, Plant-Based Diet Nutrition Specialist, and Plant-Based Chef, as well as the author of Truly Healthy Vegan Cookbook.

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  1. Jessica Caneal says

    August 31, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    This is my favorite combo too!

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  2. Rachel @ My Naturally Frugal Family says

    August 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    A delicious combination indeed.

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  3. Gabby @ the veggie nook says

    August 31, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Flavour combinations just don’t get much better than that 🙂 You’ve included so many of my favourite smoothie ingredients in here too like hemp seeds, cacao and coconut water. Love it!

    Thanks for linking up to Healthy Vegan Friday! Have a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  4. Jenna says

    August 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    Chocolate cherry smoothies are one of my favorites to make.

    Reply
  5. Cindy (Vegetarian Mamma) says

    September 5, 2012 at 1:52 PM

    Super refreshing!! Thanks for linking up at our Gluten Free Fridays recipe party! I have tweeted and pinned your entry to our Gluten Free Fridays board on Pinterest! 🙂 We are building a great set of gluten free recipes so far! Its making my meal planning easy 🙂 How about yours? See you next Friday! Cindy from vegetarianmamma.com

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  6. Lori Kelly says

    July 18, 2019 at 2:18 AM

    5 stars
    Looove this recipe. Thank you Dianne! It’s the perfect start to my morning or a treat when I’m craving something sweet. I feel like I’m cheating but it’s so healthy I don’t feel guilty.

    Reply
    • Dianne says

      July 18, 2019 at 9:13 AM

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Lori!

      Reply

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