Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (vegan option, gluten-free)
Chocolate cherry smoothie made with yogurt, banana, cocoa powder and tart frozen cherries! Vegan and dairy-free option and naturally gluten-free.Â
I’ve been obsessed with all things tart cherry for a while. I eat dried tart cherries by the handful (I bought a 10-pound bag because it was such a good deal :D), and I recently found frozen tart cherries at a nearby shop. It was a SUPER exciting day!
With warmer months ahead, I thought this refreshing chocolate cherry smoothie would be in order. We were surprised by how refreshing it was. I don’t normally have that association with chocolate drinks. Like, I love my chocolate avocado smoothie, but it’s pretty heavy and filling, similar to pudding.
You can use coconut milk yogurt, which is what I used, for a vegan version, or unsweetened Greek yogurt or regular unsweetened yogurt for a version with dairy.
With the cocoa powder, tart cherries and unsweetened coconut milk yogurt, the smoothie was a little lacking in the sweetness department.
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For another chocolate + cherry treat, try my cherry brownies! They can be made gluten-free or with whole wheat.
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (vegan option, gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) yogurt I used coconut milk yogurt for a vegan and dairy-free version
- 1/4 cup (35 grams) pitted frozen tart cherries
- 2-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 small or medium banana mine was 147 grams with the peel and 95 grams without the peel
- 1-2 tablespoons maple syrup optional, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt this enhances the chocolate flavor
Instructions
- Blend everything (start off with 2 tablespoons cocoa powder) together in a blender until smooth. Add more cocoa powder, if desired. Serve.
Notes
- How much cocoa you use will depend on exactly which cocoa powder you use and how dark you like your chocolate. I used raw cacao powder and 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons cacao was perfect for me. If you use Dutch-process cocoa powder, you may need less. Also note that if you use Dutch-process, your smoothie will be a much darker brown, more like the color of dark chocolate, and not reddish like mine.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
This would easily be my dad’s go to smoothie!
You should totally make it for him! :)
Looks and sounds delicious! Thank you!
Thanks! Hope you’ll get to try it out. :)
Love chocolate and cherry together! Can’t wait to try this one!
Same here! Hope you’ll enjoy it.
Living in the midst of cherry orchards, I can’t even imagine not having a stockpile in the freezer. I’m excited that you found some frozen cherries, too! This smoothie sounds fantastic!
You do?! Oh my. I’m very jealous! That sounds amazing. :)
So delicious! There’s nothing like chocolate and cherries!
Thanks!