Description
A rich and creamy smoothie with cherries, banana, and cocoa powder, sweetened with maple syrup for a delicious chocolate-cherry flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Smoothie:
- 1 cup cherries (fresh or frozen), pitted
- ½ cup banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1 ½ tbsp cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup almond milk (or any other milk)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Blend the Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender.
- Blend and Adjust: Cover and blend until smooth. Sweeten to taste with more maple syrup if you like.
Notes
- Optional Add-ins:
- For added protein: 1–2 scoops of chocolate protein powder or ½ cup Greek yogurt.
- For a healthy fat & fiber boost: 1 tbsp chia seeds, ground flax seed, or rolled oats.
- For a green smoothie: 1–2 cups of baby spinach or kale.
- For a Nut-Free Version: Swap almond milk with oat milk or regular milk.
- Texture Tips:
- For a thinner smoothie, add more milk.
- If using all fresh fruit, you may want to add ice for a better texture.
- Smoothie Bowl Option: Turn this into a smoothie bowl by using less liquid and topping with granola, fresh fruit, or nuts!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
