June 29, 2023

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

This chocolate cherry smoothie is a perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while also getting a healthy dose of protein and fruit. It’s great for breakfast, as a snack, or post-workout. Give it a try and let me know what you think!

Chocolate and cherries are one of the best combinations. Whether you’re eating chocolate covered cherries as a snack, or this healthy chocolate cherry smoothie, I am sure you’re going to enjoy the flavor combo!

Are cherries and flax seeds good for you?

Yes, cherries are good for you! They are low in calories and high in fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, and potassium. Cherries also contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of certain diseases.

Flax seeds are also good for you! They are a great source of fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other important nutrients. They have been associated with various health benefits, such as reducing the risk of heart disease, improving digestive health, and promoting healthy skin.

Ingredients you’ll need for the chocolate cherry smoothie

1 cup frozen cherries – I prefer frozen cherries for this recipe, but you can also use fresh cherries. Just remember to get pitted cherries!

1 banana – Use a fresh ripe banana or frozen banana.

8 oz. coconut milk – I use coconut milk because I try to minimize my dairy consumption and I can’t drink certain nut-based milks because of food sensitivities. I am really trying to minimize the foods that cause inflammation in my body and this is one way. However, if you want to use almond milk or another milk, please feel free to do so! Feel free to also use chocolate milk here for added flavor.

1 serving chocolate protein powder – my husband and I currently use Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% whey protein, but feel free to use whatever chocolate flavored protein powder you want.

1 tbsp. flax seeds – Use milled flax seeds for this recipe. If you can’t find them milled at your local grocery store, you can by them whole and grind them at home.

A handful of ice cubes – this is optional if you are using frozen fruit, but if you aren’t, throw in a few cubes to get a cold refreshing smoothie.

This is an image of the chocolate cherry smoothie from Sundays at T's before blending.

This is an image of the chocolate cherry smoothie from Sundays at T's. The smoothie is being poured into a glass.

How to make chocolate cherry smoothie.

Add all the ingredients to a blender.

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Pour into a glass and enjoy!

I hope you enjoy this chocolate cherry smoothie as much as I do! If you try it, be sure to leave me a comment/rating below. I’d love to hear from you!