This Chocolate Covered Cherry Green Smoothie will fool your tastebuds into thinking you're sipping something far more decadent than a healthy smoothie!
We are big believers in creating smoothies that aren't just healthy, but also taste amazing. This is one of those smoothies that is extra delicious. Cacao powder not only adds amazing chocolate flavor, it also adds antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.
Cherries are one of our favorite ingredients, especially when they are in season. But during the rest of the year, we love blending up frozen cherries. Tart cherries can help muscles recover after working out. They are also full of dietary fiber, vitamin A, potassium, and even a little bit of calcium.
The nutrients in cherries can help support muscle, heart, kidney, and nerve cell functions. And get this - cherries contain melatonin. That means sipping this smoothie can help your body if you're suffering from jetlag.
What can't cherries do?!
Bonus points for this cherry green smoothie tasting like a milkshake in disguise!
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
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- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup almond milk
- 1 cup cherries (frozen)
- 1 banana
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
- 1-2 tablespoon cacao powder
Instructions
- Blend spinach and almond milk until smooth.
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend again.
Notes
- Use at least 1 frozen fruit for a refreshingly cold smoothie.
- To lower the natural sugar in this recipe, swap ½ banana for ¼ avocado.
- Swap almond milk with the plant milk of your choice (oat milk also works great!).
Rhea Hayes
Love this recipe, Jen!! My husband and I use this for dessert often. It’s very versatile and open to modifications. Keep up the good work!
Simple Green Smoothies
Rawkin a smoothie for dessert is such a great way to avoid unhealthy habits with sweets. Yay Rhea!
Kristin Listecki
My 10 year old daughter and I loved it! Definitely making it again.
Marianne
Isn't the carbs to high for keto or low carb diet
Simple Green Smoothies
This yummy smoothie is def not for those following a strict keto diet. It's a great dessert option for anyone looking to avoid eating junk food and get more greens in their life though! 🙂
Tricia Berkow
Hi! This looks fabulous except for the banana. I’m just crazy about bananas. I know banana is a staple in smoothies but can you recommend a good sub?
Thanks,
Tricia
Simple Green Smoothies
Our fav sub for banana is usually mango. Yet in this case, we'd recommend a nut butter of your choice instead.
Amber
I’m always looking for new and exciting smoothies to try! When I stumbled across this recipe I was nervous because I didn’t know if those ingredients went together... but i tried it anyway! And WOWZA!!! It’s a good one! Tastes amazing!!! Will definitely be doing this one again!!! Felt like every ingredient was perfectly balanced!! Thanks!!!
Simple Green Smoothies
I agree! This one is a favorite in my house. 😀
Carolyn Craft
One of the most decadent tasting smoothies I’ve ever made. So rich, creamy and chocolate-y. A definite go to.
Simple Green Smoothies
This is one of my absolute favorites!!
Butrsoft
This recipe is absolutely perfect! I am so glad I had everything on hand. I am literally sipping on it right now! Everyone should try this when they are craving a chocolate fix! This will definitely be my secret weapon when I need some chocolate. Thank you for always sharing good healthy smoothie recipes that taste amazing.
Simple Green Smoothies
I am so happy you love this recipe so much! It really is so delicious =P
Thank you for leaving a comment and letting us know!!!
Mary
I had weight loss surgery 2.7 years ago. Here lately I have gotten in to smoothies to keep me balanced out better for lunch. This one..omg it is so yummy. Yes the cinnamon might taste a bit strong BUT it also is a natural blood sugar regulator.
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Mary,
YAY!! Love hearing that! Thank you so much for sharing!
Sandra
I only put half the cinnamon, but still found that it monopolized the taste. Otherwise it was delicious!
Simple Green Smoothies
Hi Sandra,
Thank you so much for your feedback. Less cinnamon it is! 🙂
Nancy
I felt like the banana flavor overwhelmed the cherry flavor. Are there any substitutes you would recommend for the banana?
Ana
Delicious. I loved!
SGS Rawkstar
Rawesome! This is one of our favorite recipes too! Thanks for sharing, Ana!
Amy
One of my favorite summertime treats! Highly recommend this one to satisfy your sweet desires with the cherries!
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Amy!
Thanks so much for your kind words! This one is definitely perfect for summer :). So happy it's cherry season!
Cheers!
Caity
This smoothie was delightful. It tastes like a chocolate milkshake, yet it leaves you energized unlike a milkshake.
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Caity!
So happy to hear you enjoyed it! I love this recipe when I'm craving something sweet like a milkshake :). I totally agree--doesn't leave me with a sugar hangover, but satisfies my sweet tooth!
Ami
I didn't have almond milk, so I used unsweetened coconut milk. I added oats and chia. So delicious.
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Ami!
Thanks for reaching out! Love the substitution :). I'm all about using what you have on hand! And oats + chia sound like a delicious addition to this recipe.
Cheers!
Krista
Loved this one! Delish!! Found some sour cherries in the Frozen section so perfect!! Thanks 🙂
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Krista,
YAY! Thanks for taking the time to reach out + share the leafy love! 🙂
Renee Lamoreux
This is my favorite! It's like having a dessert for breakfast! Thanks for all the yummy smoothie recipes.
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Renee,
Exactly!! We love having decadent "guilt-free" options on hand!
Deb
I just made this smoothie this morning and I love it! I'm going to make it more often!
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Deb,
YAY! We're so excited to hear you loved this recipe. It's one of our favorites!
Kim
I could only find cacao in bars, will that work?
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Kim,
Can't find cacao? No worries. Swap in unsweetened cocoa powder it makes the perfect substitute!
Maria
This is my absolute favorite!!! I add 2 Tbsp of chocolate plant protein when I use as a meal replacement and I also add maca and cayenne. One time I ran out of bananas and added an avocado (delicious). Love this recipe. Thanks so much!
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your love for our Chocolate Covered Cherry recipe. This is one of our favorites too! Also love your additions of adding a hint of cayenne or swapping in avocado in place of banana! Rawk on!
Cheers 🙂
Clara-Felia
I was wondering what you think about strawberries instead of cherries? Cherries are out if season and hard to find even frozen!
Thanks
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Clara-Felia,
We think that is a great idea!! Strawberries make the perfect substitute for cherries in this recipe!
Cheers 🙂
Maria
This seems yum but I can't have dark greens at the moment!
Need a break from my delicious green smoothies.
I did rotate them but maybe not as often as I should have?!
Could I just skip the spinich?
Thank you xx
SGS Rawkstar
Hi Maria,
Spinach not the right choice for your body? Check out our favorite leafy greens and see if one would be better for you!
https://simplegreensmoothies.com/leafy-greens