Double Dark Chocolate-Covered-Cherry Crunch Smoothie

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Double-Dark-Chocolate-Covered-Cherry-Crunch SMOOTHIE! (wow, that’s a mouthful:) For some reason, I crave those frozen unsweetened dark sweet cherries this time of year. They are so filled with antioxidants and naturally sweet. Put them in a smoothie with chocolate protein powder and chia seeds…..and you have an AMAZING tasting filling & nutritious smoothie!

Do you like the combination of dark chocolate and cherry? This is a healthy way to still enjoy it…

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
1/4 frozen banana
1/2 cup frozen unsweetened dark sweet cherries
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 scoop your favorite chocolate protein powder
2 teaspoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon dark chocolate chunks

Preparation

1. Blend the first 6 ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add chia and dark chocolate, pulsing just a few times to keep the crunch. Pour, slurp and receive delicious energy!