Chocolate adds decadence, cherries bring drama, and cacao powder shows up like the fancy cousin bragging about antioxidants at family brunch.
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Cacao Powder tastes indulgent, energizing, and just bougie enough to make regular cocoa powder feel personally offended.
It’s vegan, creamy, and powerful enough to fuel errands, barre class, and late-night “I deserve chocolate” moments without guilt.
Forget bland smoothies—this recipe swirls cherries, cacao, banana, and plant milk into a frosty drink that’s rich yet nourishing.
Grab your blender, toss in the magic, and sip like the multitasking goddess who wins at breakfast and dessert.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Cacao Powder Recipe
A creamy vegan smoothie made with cherries, cacao powder, and plant milk for a rich, antioxidant-packed treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1 ½ cups frozen cherries
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 1 frozen banana
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or agave
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups almond milk into blender.
- Add 1 ½ cups frozen cherries.
- Drop in 1 frozen banana.
- Add 2 tablespoons cacao powder.
- Sweeten with 2 tablespoons maple syrup.
- Splash in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Toss in ½ cup ice cubes.
- Blend until creamy and smooth.
- Pour into tall glasses.
- Garnish with cacao nibs or cherries.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 6g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin C: 24%
- Calcium: 21%
- Iron: 14%
- Magnesium: 16%
- Potassium: 19%
Notes & Tips
- Use cacao nibs as garnish for crunch.
- Swap almond milk with oat milk for creaminess.
- Add chia seeds for extra fiber.
- Freeze leftovers in popsicle molds.
- Blend in espresso for a mocha-cherry vibe.
