This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Vanilla Extract is proof that you can have sass, sweetness, and sophistication—blended, chilled, and guilt-free.
Cherries bring their tart drama, chocolate swoops in with silky richness, while vanilla extract whispers elegance like it’s auditioning for romance novels.
It’s creamy, energizing, and definitely more dependable than your last situationship. Bonus: it tastes like dessert but plays dress-up as a “healthy breakfast.”
Blend it, sip it, and let everyone wonder how you manage to glow while casually surviving life with only caffeine and sarcasm.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Vanilla Extract Recipe
A luscious vegan smoothie combining cherries, chocolate, and vanilla extract for a decadent yet wholesome treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond milk unsweetened
- 1½ cups frozen cherries
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup optional
- ½ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups almond milk into blender.
- Add 1½ cups frozen cherries.
- Slice and add 1 ripe banana.
- Add 2 tablespoons cocoa powder.
- Measure and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Sweeten with 1 tablespoon maple syrup, optional.
- Add ½ cup ice cubes.
- Blend until smooth, thick, and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 275
- Total Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 5g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin C: 16%
- Calcium: 14%
- Iron: 9%
- Magnesium: 12%
Notes & Tips
- For extra richness, swap almond milk with coconut milk.
- Add a dash of cinnamon for warmth.
- Use raw cacao for a deeper flavor.
- Top with cherry halves or shaved chocolate.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
