This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Almond Butter is basically dessert disguised as health food, and yes—your taste buds will absolutely thank you.
Sweet cherries flirt shamelessly with velvety cocoa, while creamy almond butter barges in like the bold, nutty diva nobody can ignore.
It’s thick, luscious, energizing, and unapologetically indulgent without wrecking your wellness goals or making you feel like you’ve betrayed your salad.
Blend it, sip it, and pretend you’re nourishing your soul when really—you’re just enjoying a milkshake-level smoothie without the guilt.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Almond Butter Recipe
A decadent vegan smoothie combining cherries, cocoa, and almond butter for a creamy, energizing treat.
Ingredients
- Pour 2 cups almond milk into blender.
- Add 1½ cups frozen cherries.
- Slice and add 1 ripe banana.
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- Spoon in 2 tablespoons almond butter.
- Sweeten with 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional.
- Add ½ cup ice cubes.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Serve chilled in glasses.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 21%
- Vitamin C: 17%
- Calcium: 13%
- Iron: 10%
- Magnesium: 14%
Notes & Tips
- For a thicker smoothie, freeze the banana beforehand.
- Add chia seeds for an extra fiber boost.
- Drizzle almond butter on top for presentation.
- Use raw cacao instead of cocoa for more antioxidants.
- Best served immediately.
