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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » 10 Minute Recipes

    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    Published: Nov 6, 2019 · Modified: Jun 3, 2022 · Written by Dannii Martin · This post may contain affiliate links · 60 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Fat / Vegan
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    Chocolate cherry smoothie with a text title overlay.

    Sweet and juicy cherries blended with your favourite milk, cocoa powder and bananas to thicken make a rich and delicious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie that the whole family will love. It tastes like a milkshake, but it's much healthier and naturally sweetened. Lots of ways you can adapt it too.

    Glasses of Chocolate smoothie with striped straws.

    Chocolate and cherry is a classic flavour combination. Waking up and having something chocolatey for breakfast seems so indulgent, but this chocolate cherry smoothie tastes more indulgent than it actually is, as it is pretty healthy and you could easily sneak in some greens too.

    If you are looking for some other ways to enjoy cherries, then why not try our Apple and Cherry Crumble.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make a chocolate cherry smoothie - Step by step
    • Why should you try it?
    • Health benefits
    • How to thicken a smoothie
    • Variations
    • Healthy swap
    • FAQs
    • Extra tips
    • More smoothie recipes
    • Recipe
    • Feedback

    Ingredients needed

    All the ingredients needed for this recipe with text overlay labels.
    • Bananas - This is what makes the smoothie nice and thick. It doesn't have an overly banana flavour, but if you really don't like banana then you can swap it for avocado instead, which will make it extra creamy. You will need to add some extra sweetness though, as avocados aren't sweet like banana.
    • Cherries - The star of the smoothie. Ue the ripest cherries you can, for the best flavour.
    • Cocoa powder - We used unsweetened cocoa powder. Try to use the best quality you can.
    • Maple syrup - You can use honey if you prefer, but maple syrup will keep it vegan.
    • Milk - We used almond milk to keep it vegan, but any milk will work. Add some coconut milk to make it extra thick and creamy.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make a chocolate cherry smoothie - Step by step

    One: Pit the cherries and slice the banana. Put into a blender.

    Cherries and banana in a bender jug.

    Two: Top up with the rest of the ingredients and blend until smooth.

    The blender topped up with milk and honey.

    Why should you try it?

    • Chocolate and cherry are a delicious combination - The flavours just work so well together.
    • A healthier way to have chocolate for breakfast - Who doesn't want to have chocolate first thing in the morning? This is a great way to start the day!
    • An easy way to introduce kids to smoothies - If you want your kids to drink more smoothies, then they will love this.
    • Low in calories - Just 250 calories a smoothie, but we have given some ways that you can bulk it out too.

    Health benefits

    I always feel energised after a chocolate smoothie. It's those endorphins kicking in when you have something that tastes that good, but you don't get the sugar crash after like you might do with something else chocolatey.

    Plus, cherries are so good for you - a good source of vitamins A and B, as well as potassium, calcium and magnesium. Cherries are great for heart health and help make our bones strong and skin glow. Sounds good to me!

    How to thicken a smoothie

    During the warmer months we usually use frozen cherries and bananas, and that really helps to thicken the smoothie. It is fairly thick anyway, but you can add oats or avocado to make it thicker, or if you aren't a fan of banana. Using frozen banana makes it taste more like a thick and creamy milkshake too.

    Variations

    There are so many different ways you can adapt this smoothie and these are just some of our favourite. Add some extra protein and make it thicker and creamier by blending in some Greek yogurt. You could also add nut butter (cashew is our favourite) for a protein boost.

    If you want to sneak some greens in to this smoothie, then go with either avocado, spinach or kale. If you are using leafy greens then make sure you are using a high powered blender so everything is nice and smooth.

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    Healthy swap

    To make this lower in calories, you can use half a banana. It won't be as thick though.
    Give it a green boost with some spinach.

    Chocolate Smoothie in a tumbler surrounded by chopped cherries.

    FAQs

    What milk to use in a smoothie

    You can really use any milk you like. We went with almond milk to make it a vegan option, but dairy milk or another plant based milk will work too. If you want to make this smoothie feel extra indulgent, then swap some of the milk for coconut milk and it will make it extra thick and creamy.

    How to store a chocolate cherry smoothie

    This is such a quick and easy recipe, so it's always best to make it fresh. However, if you have made too much or you want to make it ready for an easy breakfast the next day, then you can store it in the fridge. It will be fine for 24 hours - just make sure to give it a really good stir before serving.

    How many calories are in chocolate cherry smoothie?

    There are 251 calories in this smoothie.

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    Extra tips

    • If you bananas are really ripe, then you might find that you don't need to add any extra sweetener. It depends on your taste.
    • Use frozen bananas to make it extra creamy.
    • Add some extra protein this chocolate smoothie with either some Greek yogurt or nut butter.
    • Give the smoothie a green boost by blending in some avocado, kale or spinach.
    • To make the smoothie thicker, use frozen fruit or adding some oats.
    • Add some ground flax seeds or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
    • A little cinnamon adds some warmth and extra nutrition too.
    • To make this a little more indulgent, top the smoothie with some chopped up dark chocolate.
    • When adding ingredients to a blender, always add liquids first. This will help your blender run easily and will help stop any lumps in your smoothie.
    • Use a high powdered blender to make sure everything is really smooth.
    • Make this extra thick and serve it as a smoothie bowl loaded with toppings.

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    If you’ve tried this chocolate cherry smoothie, hen let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - You can use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

    Two glasses of Chocolate Cherry Smoothie next to a purple towel.

    Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    By: Dannii Martin
    Sweet and juicy cherries blended with your favourite milk, cocoa powder and bananas to thicken make a rich and delicious Chocolate Cherry Smoothie that the whole family will love.
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    Course: Breakfast, Drinks
    Cuisine: British
    Prep: 5 minutes mins
    Total: 5 minutes mins
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 251kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 2 Banana
    • 200 g (7 oz) Cherries - pitted
    • 4 tablespoon (4 tablespoon) Cocoa powder
    • 2 tablespoon Maple syrup
    • 350 ml (1.5 cups) Almond milk

    Instructions

    • Pit 200 g Cherries and slice 2 Banana. Put into a blender.
    • Top up with 350 ml Almond milk, 2 tablespoon Maple syrup and 4 tablespoon Cocoa powder. Blend until smooth.

    Recipe tips

    • If you bananas are really ripe, then you might find that you don't need to add any extra sweetener. It depends on your taste.
    • Use frozen bananas to make it extra creamy.
    • Add some extra protein this smoothie with either some Greek yoghurt or nut butter.
    • Give the smoothie a green boost by blending in some avocado, kale or spinach.
    • To make the smoothie thicker, use frozen fruit or adding some oats.
    • Add some ground flax seeds or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
    • A little cinnamon adds some warmth and extra nutrition too.
    • To make this a little more indulgent, top the smoothie with some chopped up dark chocolate.
    • When adding ingredients to a blender, always add liquids first. This will help your blender run easily and will help stop any lumps in your smoothie.
    • Use a high powdered blender to make sure everything is really smooth.
    • Make this extra thick and serve it as a smoothie bowl loaded with toppings.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 200ml | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 854mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 140IU | Vitamin C: 17.2mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2.2mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    Comments

    1. Phil @MyJuiceRecipes

      September 08, 2014 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      Hi Dannii, this is a great recipe. Like what you have recommended, I already used a banana together with the chocolate and it tastes great. I would like to try your recipe with the cherry as well as an addition to our collection. Feel free to drop by to our site and check our recipe.

      Reply
    2. Kathryn Moore

      September 04, 2014 at 3:14 pm

      This smoothie looks amazing! Definitely want to try it :)

      Reply
    3. Paula

      September 04, 2014 at 3:15 am

      Perhaps some mandarins and chocolate? nomnomnom!

      Paula x

      Reply
    4. Paula

      September 04, 2014 at 3:12 am

      Sounds great Dannii!

      Reply
    5. Kari @ bite-sized thoughts

      September 03, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      5 stars
      I've actually never used fresh cherries in a smoothie, as in Australia they were so expensive it seemed wasteful. Even frozen was a bit of a treat! I do love frozen bananas in smoothies now, and now that I can enjoy the more reasonably priced English cherries, this holds great appeal :)

      Reply
    6. Rach @ This Italian Family

      September 03, 2014 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Just pinned this! Looks so yummy!

      Reply
    7. Mina Joshi

      September 03, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Smoothie is something I always like to drink when I need something cool and fresh. Adding cocoa power to the smoothie sounds like a luxury I would like to try soon.

      Reply
    8. Cara

      September 03, 2014 at 11:10 am

      I am sad that cherry season is coming to an end.

      Reply
    9. Katie

      September 03, 2014 at 11:09 am

      Do you worry about the sugar levels in smoothies with all that fruit?

      Reply
    10. Charlie

      September 03, 2014 at 10:52 am

      Chocolate and cherry together is the best. I am a big smoothie fan, as I don't have a lot of time for breakfast in the morning.

      Reply
    11. Gemma

      September 03, 2014 at 10:51 am

      5 stars
      I had this for breakfast this morning and it's so good.

      Reply
    12. Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong

      September 02, 2014 at 6:20 pm

      Yumm! Delicious healthy chocolate smoothie for breakfast... Love it.. :)

      Reply
    13. kezia @ super naturally healthy

      September 02, 2014 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      I tried making a cherry smoothie but was too impatient when pitting the dates! I love chocolate for breakfast too and that chocolate can actually be healthy!

      Reply
    14. Tamzin

      September 02, 2014 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      I love chocolate and cherry smoothies and I totally agree about frozen bananas so good!

      Favourite smoothie combo would have to be coffee and cashew or blueberry and tahini x

      Reply
    15. Matt @ Runner Savvy

      September 02, 2014 at 1:12 am

      Looks good!

      Reply
    16. Susie @ SuzLyfe

      September 02, 2014 at 12:44 am

      This is essentially my life. Chocolate, cherries, and almond milk. Thank you and goodnight.

      Reply
    17. Maria @ runningcupcake

      September 01, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Mmmm I love the chocolate and cherry combo- I often buy the frozen cherries from Sainsbury's and they go really well in smoothies.

      Reply
    18. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

      September 01, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Love the flavors of this smoothie, Dannii! Chocolate and cherries are the best combo!

      Reply
    19. Oh So Gawjess

      September 01, 2014 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Chocolate and cherrys are one of my favourite combos ever!!!! This looks delicious!!!

      xXx

      Reply
    20. Charlene @ That Girl Cooks Healthy

      September 01, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      Oh no you didn't Dannii, this is my favourite smoothie. I'm going to Tesco tomorrow to stock up on more cherries for my smoothie.

      Reply
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