Chocolate Cherry Smoothie is a creamy vegan drink made without banana that's perfect for breakfast or a wholesome dessert.
This quick and easy recipe blends frozen cherries, cocoa powder, oatmeal, and peanut butter into a rich, decadent shake that tastes like a treat in a glass.
Cherry lover? Try my protein cherry overnight oats and cherry pineapple smoothie next.
Chocolate cherry smoothie is one of my favorite smoothies to make during cherry season, when I'm enjoying fresh cherries almost every day.
While I love eating them straight from the bowl, blending them with cocoa powder, oatmeal, peanut butter, dates, and almond milk creates a thick, velvety smoothie with a rich chocolate flavor and sweet cherry notes.
After blending this combo many times, I've found it turns out perfectly smooth, naturally sweet, and incredibly satisfying.
If you love quick, wholesome drinks that taste a little like dessert but work for breakfast too, you'll definitely enjoy making this smoothie.
If you enjoy chocolate smoothies, you might also love my chocolate peanut butter banana smoothie, banana protein smoothie, or chocolate avocado peanut butter smoothie.
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🍒Ingredients
- Cherries: You can use frozen or fresh cherries; if using fresh, add a few ice cubes for a cold, thick smoothie.
- Oats: You can use rolled or quick oats.
- Cocoa powder: Use quality unsweetened cocoa for a rich chocolate flavor.
- Plant milk: I chose unsweetened almond milk, but any dairy-free milk works-soy, oat, or cashew milk are all great.
- Dates: They add natural sweetness, or you can use a splash of maple or agave syrup.
- Peanut butter: Adds creaminess and protein, or you can swap with almond butter, cashew butter, or homemade Nutella.
As always, you can find the full recipe with a list of ingredients with measurements in a printable recipe card at the end of this post.
🔪How To Make Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Combine. Start by placing the oats in a high-speed blender and process for 10-15 seconds until finely ground. Add the pitted frozen cherries, plant milk, cacao powder, peanut butter, and dates.
Blend. Blend until completely smooth and creamy. Taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if needed with an extra date or your preferred sweetener. Serve immediately, topped with crunchy granola or chopped dark chocolate.
Hint: If you only have fresh cherries, remove the pits and freeze them for at least an hour. This way, you'll have perfectly frozen cherries ready for your delicious chocolate smoothie.
📋Variations
- Protein boost: Add a scoop of vegan protein powder to make it a more filling smoothie.
- Hidden veggies: Blend in a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrition and energy.
- Extra creamy: Use frozen banana, avocado, or dairy-free yogurt for a richer texture.
- Superseed power: Toss in chia, flax, pumpkin, or hemp seeds for added nutrients.
💡Marinela's Tips
- Choose ripe cherries: The riper, the sweeter-this helps keep your smoothie naturally sweet without extra sugar.
- Adjust consistency: Add more plant milk for a thinner smoothie, or more frozen cherries for a thicker, frosty treat.
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Yes! Just remove the pits and add a few ice cubes to keep your smoothie cold and thick.
Store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours and give it a quick stir or blend before drinking.
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie (Without Banana)
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweet cherries pitted, frozen or fresh
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup unsweetened almond milk or any plant milk
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
- 1-2 dates pitted
Instructions
- Place oats in a high-speed blender and blend 10-15 seconds until finely ground.¼ cup rolled oats
- Add cherries, plant milk, cocoa powder, peanut butter, and dates.1 cup sweet cherries, ½ cup unsweetened almond milk, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter, 1-2 dates
- Blend until smooth and frothy.
Notes
- Add more plant milk for a thinner smoothie or more frozen cherries for a thicker texture.
- Store leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake before drinking.
Nutrition
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Rene Long says
This was yummy! I used raisins and I guess they didn’t blend but I will use this recipe again! Ty
Marinela Malcheva says
Thank you so much, Rene! 😊 I’m glad you enjoyed it even with the surprise raisin bits! Appreciate you giving it a try.