Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (V, DF, GF)
Delicious flavors of cherry, chocolate, and almond blend together for this irresistibly delicious and healthy smoothie. This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is naturally sweetened and packs 14 grams of protein in this 15oz serving that can be used as a healthy meal replacement or recovery smoothie after a workout. This decadent tasting smoothie is creamy and tastes like a milkshake but WAY healthier and no processed sugar added.
Tip: use frozen cherries for a thicker smoothie. Hemp hearts add protein and healthy benefits such as omega-3 and omega-6 for healthy brain function and cognitive focus, but you can omit if you do not have them or can't find locally.
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweet cherries, frozen or fresh (pitted)
- 2 large dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup Silk unsweetened almondmilk yogurt (This particular brand works best to achieve the flavor)
- 1 tbsp organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp 100% pure peanut powder
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1/2 tsp almond flavor extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Optional garnish: chocolate shavings or pieces, fresh cherries
Instructions: Add ingredients, in order, to a smoothie cup and blend using smoothie setting.
Alternatively, add all ingredients to a blender in reverse order and pulse a few times, then blend on high for at least one minute, or until smooth.
Pour into serving glass and garnish if desired.
Enjoy this decadent tasting smoothie after a workout for breakfast for a delicious and satisfying sip!
So creamy and delicious you’ll forget it’s healthy!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (V, DF, GF)
Recipe details
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet cherries, frozen or fresh (pitted)
- 2 large dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup Silk unsweetened almondmilk yogurt (This particular brand works best to achieve the flavor)
- 1 tbsp organic unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp 100% pure peanut powder
- 1 tbsp hemp hearts
- 1/2 tsp almond flavor extract
- 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Instructions
- Add ingredients, in order, to a smoothie cup and blend using smoothie setting. (Alternatively, add all ingredients to a blender in reverse order and pulse a few times, then blend on high for at least one minute, or until smooth.)
- Pour and enjoy! (Garnish, if desired)
Tips
- NOTE: I am lactose intolerant, that is why I choose to create a dairy-free version, but if you would like to use real dairy ingredients you can (equal substitution amounts.) Keep in mind that the nutritional value may change.
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1/2 what size Silk almond milk unsweetened yogurt please?
Oh my, this is so good!!!!