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Chocolate-Covered Cherry Smoothie

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Healthy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Smoothie from HeathersDish.com

Smoothies.  They’re so good and yet I never make them anymore.  Why is this?  I have no idea – other than cleaning my blender, which isn’t even really that big of a pain.  And Weston thinks the sound of the blender is hilarious.  Even more reason, right?

 

I guess I need to say this though:  I don’t usually like a typical smoothie with banana and frozen fruit.  They’re OK, but if I’m going to put in the effort to make a smoothie I’m probably wanting something sweet and trying to be “good” about it.  Which means I probably want chocolate.  Which means that I want a good fruit that goes with chocolate.

Healthy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Smoothie from HeathersDish.com

Enter the chocolate covered cherry smoothie.  I think it’s kind of sexy because, well, it’s chocolate-covered PLUS it makes me feel good, which is also sexy.  Win-win!  And with Valentine’s Day around the corner I’m thinking I’ll take all the sexy I can get!

Healthy Chocolate-Covered Cherry Smoothie from HeathersDish.com

CHOCOLATE-COVERED CHERRY SMOOTHIE

Serves 1

  • 1 cup Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla
  • 1 cup frozen dark cherries
  • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 Tbsp miniature chocolate chips (optional)
  • Stevia or other sweetener to taste

Combine all ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Serve cold.

 

And even better?  The calorie savings versus nonfat milk are sizable!

 

Using milk:

  • Calories: 280
  • Protein: 12.3 g
  • Carbs: 51.9 g
  • Fat: 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.9 mg
  • Sodium: 136.2 mg
  • Fiber: 12.1 g

Using Silk Pure Almond Unsweetened Vanilla:

  • Calories: 200
  • Protein: 4.9 g
  • Carbs: 42.0 g
  • Fat: 10.1 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 188.8 mg
  • Fiber: 13.1 g

Total caloric savings over milk: 80 calories!

I was compensated by FitFluential LLC  for this campaign. All opinions are my own.

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  1. Jaime says

    January 31, 2013 at 5:54 pm

    This looks great! I was sitting here brainstorming ideas for V-day breakfasts that were healthier than chocolate chip pancakes, and I thought…chocolate covered cherry smoothie! So I googled it to see if it existed and here I am! Can’t wait to try (and blog) about your fantastic recipe!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 31, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      I hope you like it! I made it earlier today and still love it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sarah MomRunningonEmpty says

    January 16, 2013 at 9:37 am

    Chocolate and cherries are one of my favorite combinations! This sounds like an amazing sweet treat!!

    Reply
  3. LouAnn says

    January 16, 2013 at 8:21 am

    This looks amazing! I would add some protein shake mix instead of sweetener- to bump up my protein for the day. YUM!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 16, 2013 at 9:34 am

      I bet that would be yummy too!

      Reply
  4. Rekaya Gibson says

    January 13, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    It looks fab. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 13, 2013 at 8:35 pm

      Where did you buy your frozen cherries?

      I make a smoothie every day and I have never thought to use cherries! Thank you so much!!

      Reply
      • Heather says

        January 13, 2013 at 8:44 pm

        I’ve purchased them at several places, but usually I get them at Kroger or Walmart! Dole is the most common one I’ve found!

        And if you don’t have cherries, frozen strawberries or a frozen banana work well too!

        Reply
  5. Rekaya Gibson says

    January 13, 2013 at 3:11 pm

    It looks fab. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
  6. Kacie @ Savvy Sassy Me says

    January 10, 2013 at 8:29 am

    I do not use cherries in my smoothies, desserts, or dishes. I am OBVIOUSLY missing the mark. Adding it to the grocery list NOW and seeing how I can incorporate this delicious smoothie into a morning routine. Dessert for breakfast at 200 calories? Sure, why not!? 😉

    Reply
  7. Cara says

    January 9, 2013 at 11:19 am

    I could sure use some sexy too 🙂 Love cherries in my smoothies!

    Reply
  8. Laurie {Simply Scratch} says

    January 6, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    Oh my wow! I really want this like NOW!

    Reply
  9. Kenda says

    January 6, 2013 at 3:53 pm

    Sounds great! Is it very thick?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 6, 2013 at 10:43 pm

      It is fairly thick – you can still slurp through a straw though 😉

      Reply
  10. Brittany says

    January 5, 2013 at 11:31 am

    I love the combo of chocolate and cherries. This smoothie sounds delish!!

    Reply
  11. {Moni} @ Moni Meals says

    January 4, 2013 at 12:51 pm

    Really great! Nice work and love the pics! I also am a FFA and wasn’t this so much FUN!
    Congrats and I can’t wait to try this. YUM!!
    Nice to meet you too. 😉

    Reply
  12. Megan @ megbakes says

    January 4, 2013 at 8:58 am

    YUM! I have some frozen cherries that need a recipe . . . this could be the one!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 4, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      I hope you like it!

      Reply
  13. Medeja says

    January 4, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Cherries and chocolate is always a great combination 🙂

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 4, 2013 at 1:11 pm

      Agreed – probably my favorite fruit to have with chocolate!

      Reply
  14. Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says

    January 4, 2013 at 3:11 am

    Oh my goodness – it’s not wrong at all to have this for breakfast tomorrow, right?

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 4, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Nope, not wrong at all!

      Reply
  15. honeywhatscooking says

    January 3, 2013 at 11:38 pm

    looks so delicious.. love chocolate smoothies, never thought of adding cherries, usually just add raspberries and strawberries. looks delish.

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 4, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      I’ve tried it with strawberries – really good with those too!

      Reply
  16. lindsay says

    January 3, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    Craving it.. now. Love that combo! and love SILK almond!

    Reply
  17. Ari @ Ari's Menu says

    January 3, 2013 at 9:24 am

    This sounds amazing, and your pictures look gorgeous!!

    Reply
  18. Katie says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:51 am

    This looks UNREAL. Probably (no, definitely) worth cleaning the blender for.

    (ALSO, thank you for your sweet and beautiful Christmas card you sent! It ended up at our neighbor’s house somehow and we JUST now got it. Love you three!)

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 3, 2013 at 8:51 pm

      How strange! I’m glad you got it though – better late than never 😉

      Reply
  19. marla says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:50 am

    Love this shake Heather!

    Reply
  20. claire @ the realistic nutritionist says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:14 am

    This looks amazing Heather!! I’m always looking for a new healthy chocolate smoothie recipe.

    Reply
  21. Anna @ On Anna's Plate says

    January 3, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Lila is TERRIFIED by the blender…which I’ll admit, kind of cracks me up. This looks so good– love the chocolate/cherry combo!

    Reply
    • Heather says

      January 4, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Wes used to be but then one time I turned it on and laughed like a maniac and Wes thought that was so funny that he laughs every time I turn it on!

      Reply
  22. steph@stephsbitebybite says

    January 3, 2013 at 6:56 am

    This sounds insanely delicious!

    Reply

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