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Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie

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Whether you like super healthy green smoothies, or rich & indulgent sweet smoothies, summer is the perfect time to enjoy these cold frosty snacks.  We make so many smoothies during the summer months that I can’t keep track of all the combinations we concoct. But THIS one was different. It was a smoothie to remember. In fact, right after drinking it I immediately made a second batch so I wouldn’t forget what was in it!

Cherries + chocolate milk + Greek yogurt + almonds + vanilla extract + chocolate chips = heaven.

I used frozen cherries this time since I love a thick, frosty consistency, but you could easily use fresh since it’s cherry season.

cherry smoothie

For the yogurt and milk, I always recommend using organic if you can.

cherry smoothie

This Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie would make the perfect Fourth of July breakfast. Though it’s not exactly red, it’s close, and there is really no better way to start off a fabulous summer holiday!

cherry smoothie

Happy Fourth of July!!
Chocolate Cherry Almond Smoothie
 
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Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups chocolate low-fat milk
  • 1 cup organic nonfat Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp almonds
  • 1 Tbsp chocolate chips
  • 2.5 cups frozen cherries
  • Ice cubes, to taste
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender, beginning with the chocolate milk and yogurt (which will help the mixture blend more easily).
  2. Pulse to combine, then blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Add ice cubes a few at a time to make the smoothie thicker, if desired.
  4. Pour into two glasses and enjoy!
Notes
To make this smoothie dairy-free, simply replace the yogurt with 1 cup silken tofu and use chocolate almond milk or chocolate soymilk.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 2 servings

5 Comments

  • Willow
    July 8, 2013 at 2:48 am

    You recipe doesn’t include chocolate milk, but you mention it and post a pic. How much do you use?

  • Erin
    November 17, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    I believe this is the best thing I ever drank!

  • Amelia
    November 19, 2013 at 8:54 am

    Woohoo! So glad you like it, Erin. I made one everyday for almost two weeks when I first came up with the recipe 😉

  • Erin
    December 22, 2013 at 4:32 pm

    I did use chocolate almond milk and almond extract instead of vanilla extract. I make this once a week and never tire if this!

  • Amelia Winslow
    December 23, 2013 at 4:23 pm

    Yum – I’ll try almond extract sometime!

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