Enjoy a delicious Cherry Chocolate Smoothie. A 3-ingredient drink that takes just a few spins in the blender to create a most refreshing beverage. A great snack to enjoy in the morning, after a work-out, or a mid-day bump. Don't forget to make one for the kids too. Trust me, it's always a hit.
A perfect morning smoothie that tastes like a tasty Black Forest Cake without all those calories. Perfect after a work-out snack or a great mid-day snack! Super kid-friendly too.
Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
We are in one of my favorite times of the year, cherry season. The grocery stores are full of cherries and it is the time to jump in and buy cherries and make some amazing recipes.
While you are at it, freeze a few batches cherries to use throughout the fall and winter. You will want to make this smoothie throughout the year!
Ingredients
- Cherries: Use fresh or frozen. add great flavor and natural sweeteners. Please do not use cherry pie filling which has a lot of sugar and shouldn't be used in a smoothie.
- Coconut Water: One of my favorites finds about 8 years ago. You will love it in smoothies and a tasty cucumber splash.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: The cocoa adds chocolate goodness without adding unneeded sugar.
Variations:
We love this recipe as written. Looking to boost up your intake of veggies? Feel free to add 1 cup of either spinach or kale. This is a great way to sneak in extra veggies.
Sssshhh, we won't tell them either. It's a mouthwatering cherry chocolate shake.
Tips and FAQs
I have been experimenting with these amazing cherries and for this smoothie, either fresh or frozen cherries will work. Also for the chocolate, use either unsweetened cocoa powder or for those looking for more protein into your diet, use chocolate protein powder.
Don't forget to try this with a healthy cherry chocolate smoothie with some greens ave added greens for added antioxidants and vitamins. This Healthy Black Forest Cherry Chocolate Smoothie is seriously so full of great cherry/chocolate flavors and its so darn delicious!
Cherries provide many health benefits
As per Healthline.com, here are a few highlights
- a great source of potassium that aids in reducing the possibility of strokes.
- cherries contain melatonin which helps with sleep habits.
- assist in the reduction of gout and has a powerhouse of antioxidants for a healthy life.
- arthritis relief.
- bloating relief.
100% unsweetened cocoa powder is also full of greatness. The cocoa powder contains flavonoids which aid in blood flow and prevent inflammation. I have read and my Doctor agreed that cocoa powder can be a natural anti-depressant. Yipee! Chocolate and happy = everyone is happy. There is some caffeine in cocoa powder, I will take this smoothie over a soda filled with caffeine any day.
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How to freeze cherries:
- Cherries can be frozen with pits and stems attached, if doing so, rinse and dry cherries, leave the stem on as it retains oxygen in the cherries so they keep their color and will not break down.
- Lay cherries on a cookie sheet, make sure they are not touching and place in freezer for about an hour.
- Remove from the freezer and place them in a freezer bag. I generally separate into labeled and dated 1 cup, 1-quart bags for future cooking, and smoothies.
- My preferred method is freezing pitted cherries. I use a cherry pitter, well worth a small investment. Rinse and dry cherries, remove stem and pit the cherries, then continue with step 2 and 3.
- I have been in a rush and froze the cherries without first placing on the cookie sheet. Some stick together, but the end results were fine!
Take a little time to freeze cherries so you can enjoy cherry salsa any time. It's delicious as a topping for grilled or baked chicken.
For a tasty sugar-free dessert, you will love these Cherry Lime Ice Pops
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📖 Recipe
Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
Equipment Needed:
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh or frozen pitted cherries
- 8 ounces coconut water
- 1 cup ice
- 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- chopped cherries optional garnish
Instructions
- In a blender combine cherries, coconut water, ice, and unsweetened cocoa powder. Crush/blend to combine all ingredients for about 1 minute. Serve immediately.
- Top with diced fresh cherries for an optional garnish.
karyn
An absolutely fab combination for a smoothie. A delicious treat that's healthy too. Smoothie heaven
Eileen xo
Thank you Karyn! I hope you enjoy!
Daniela Anderson
I love cherries, either on their own or in different drinks or desserts. This smoothie sounds like heaven, my kind of drink. Shame tge cherry season doesn't last long. A must-try recipe!
Deepika
This smoothie is so tempting. I never made a smoothie without dairy. This is new to me. Definitely giving it a try.
Eileen xo
Non-dairy smoothies are awesome! I hope you enjoy!
Swathi
I am smoothie person and love to try this blackfroest smoothie which is in my do list for long time. chocolate and cherries are always perfect combo.
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy this one!
Molly Kumar
I loooove cherry + chocolate smoothies and this black forest smoothie is my fav!! It's such a delicious combination of sweet, tart n chocolatey goodness that's actually healthy for us 🙂
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
What a great combination -- chocolate and cherries! I'm not usually a smoothie fan but with the heat we're having smoothies sound wonderful. Thank goodness cherries are in season because I see lots of use for them.
Melissa
Oh yummy! My Father in Law has a couple cherry trees in his backyard and I am forever trying to think of new recipes to make with them, this is perfect!!
Eileen xo
How lucky you are to have cherry trees! I hope you enjoy this smoothie!
adriana
This looks so scrumptious who doest love chocolate and cherries this is a pair made in heaven I wish I had one of those now =)
Eileen xo
Thank you Adriana! This is a family favorite and we love that it is low in calories and we get the chocolate and cherries!
Terra @ A Spork in the Road
OH! MAH! GAW! I love black forest anything, AND smoothies are my favorite. It has been so hot here, I'm drinking a giant smoothie a day, and was running out of ideas. YUM!
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy the smoothie! I have been having this one every day!
Pam
Cherries and chocolate were meant to go together. This sounds like the perfect combination for a smoothie, and so healthy.
Eileen xo
Thank you! It is healthy and tasty!
Catherine
This looks absolutely wonderful! What a delicious treat!
Eileen xo
I hope you enjoy it Catherine!
Joanna @ Everyday Made Fresh
This sounds like a great tasting smoothie! I saw some cherries on sale the other day in the store, I think I'm going back and getting some!
Eileen xo
Excellent Joanna, enjoy!
Veena Azmanov
I love black forest cake so this sounds prefect for me.. Smoothies are so much fun in summer I can't wait to try this. We had over 35 C today and it's expected to go up even more this week. Going to make lots of smoothies!!