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!
Best smoothie ever! I love the chocolate-cherry combo, and the crunch from the chia seeds. Sometimes I add a little almond butter as well! I have loved every recipe of yours I have tried! Thank you!
Thank you Lindsey!!! Adding almond butter sounds like an awesome idea!
This is probably my favorite smoothie ever! It is quick to make and I used vanilla protein powder instead of chocolate because that is what I had on hand and it still had a great chocolate flavor and was overall delicious! Thank you!
You are so welcome Brittany! It’s one of my faves too. By the way, I just finished my FIRST smoothie e-book!!! It’s being launched tomorrow.
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I don’t have any Protein powder. Any suggestions for a substitute?