Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
This Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is like a creamy chocolate dessert but with the added benefits of antioxidants, fiber, and protein! Rich and decadent, but something you'll feel good about indulging in!
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 oz plant milk I prefer soy
- 1 ½ cups frozen cherries
- 1 big handful spinach about 1 heaping, packed cup
- 1-2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder or cacao powder
- 3 Tbsp flaxseed meal
- 1 Tbsp almond butter or peanut butter
- ½ of a large banana
- ¼-½ tsp maple syrup or agave syrup optional
- *optional for thicker smoothie: ¼ cup silken tofu or ½ of a small avocado.
- Optional garnish
- cacao nibs
- fresh or defrosted cherries
- sprinkle of cocoa or cacao powder
- drizzle of nut butter
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and blend until smooth and creamy. Taste, and add anything else for personal taste preference.
- *I personally like this drink a thinner consistency, but if you'd like a thicker smoothie add ¼-½ cup silken tofu or ½ of an avocado. Blend another minute. Enjoy!