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Chocolate cherry smoothie in a clear glass with a thick chocolate-brown blended texture

Chocolate Cherry Smoothie with Cacao and Banana Soy Milk

This chocolate cherry smoothie is a creamy, silky blended drink with rich cacao flavor and fruity cherry notes. It is a quick, easy choice when you want a satisfying smoothie with a balanced chocolate and fruit combination.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 387
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup frozen cherries (about 10)
  • 8 oz / 225 g vanilla soy milk
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter
  • half a banana
  • a handful of spinach (1/4 cup packed)
  • a scoop unflavored collagen protein powder (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder (or cocoa powder)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Add all ingredients to a blender and process until the mixture is smooth.
  2. Pour the smoothie into a glass and serve.

Notes

The recipe was tested with chocolate protein powder, but unflavored collagen and separate cacao powder were preferred because some chocolate protein powders contain sweeteners such as stevia that can affect the flavor. Whey protein powder can be used for a complete protein option, and pea protein can be used as a vegan alternative. Other milk options, including regular unsweetened soy milk or other dairy and non-dairy varieties, can also work; the recipe author prefers the flavor of vanilla soy milk.