Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

Ingredients

1 cup frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
5.3 to 6-ounce carton vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt
½ medium banana. Peel remaining banana half, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil. Freeze for a later use.
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups ice cubes
Dark chocolate shavings, chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a blender combine the cherries, almond milk, Greek yogurt, banana, cocoa powder, almond butter, espresso coffee powder and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and if desired, top with chocolate shavings, chocolate-covered espresso beans and/or additional banana slices.

Cherry-Mocha Smoothie