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.