Cherry Chocolate Smoothie
Author:Cherry Chocolate Smoothie - The black forest flavours you know and love in healthy smoothie form! Silky, smooth, rich, creamy, banana-free, and made with frozen cherries so that you can enjoy it all year long!
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup (150 grams) frozen cherries , I use dark, sweet cherries
- 1 to 2 medjool dates
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa
- ⅓ heaping cup (40 grams) oats , (rolled, old-fashioned or quick - certified GF if necessary)
- ¼ to ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- about ¾ cup (180 ml) soy milk , for a higher protein choice, or any other dairy-free milk if less protein is ok
- 1 small pinch sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add everything to a blender jar and blend until smooth. I recommend starting with 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder, 1 date, and about ¾ of the milk. Some cocoa powders are more potent than others, and some can be a little bitter, so it's best not to start with too much. It's also nice to be able to customize the thickness by reserving some milk and adding as needed at the end.
- Taste. Add more cocoa powder and an extra date if desired, and a splash more milk to thin as necessary, then serve.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 1184mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 402mg | Iron: 5mg
