Midnight Cocoa Cherry Almond Smoothie

Name: Midnight Cocoa Cherry Almond Smoothie
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Internacional
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen dark cherries, pitted; 1 medium ripe banana; 1 1/4 cups unsweetened almond milk; 2 tbsp almond butter; 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/4 cup rolled oats; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp maple syrup; 1/2 cup ice cubes

An original velvety smoothie made with dark cherries, cocoa, almond butter, and a hint of cinnamon. It has a rich, balanced flavor profile, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert.

10 minPrep

0 minCook

10 minTotal

2Servings

VegetarianVegan

Ingredients

Adjust servings

240 g frozen dark cherries, pitted (lightly descongeladas 5 minutos for facilitar the licuado)
120 g ripe banana (sliced)
300 ml unsweetened almond milk (cold)
32 g almond butter (natural, without sugar)
10 g unsweetened cocoa powder (tamizado si tiene grumos)
20 g rolled oats (for dar cuerpo)
5 ml vanilla extract
1 g ground cinnamon
15 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
70 g ice cubes (optional, for a textura more cold and espesa)

Nutrition facts

per serving

246 kcal

Calories

6.4 g

Protein

36.8 g

Carbs

10.1 g

Fat

6.9 g

Fiber

29.9 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

Tree NutsGluten

Instructions

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1. Let the frozen cherries sit for 5 minutes at room temperature, about 68-77 °F / 20-25 °C, so they soften slightly and blend more easily.
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2. Add the almond milk, sliced banana, cherries, almond butter, cocoa powder, rolled oats, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup to a blender.
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3. Add the ice cubes if you want a thicker, extra-cold smoothie.
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4. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides, until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy.
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5. Taste and adjust: if you want it sweeter, add a little more maple syrup; if you prefer a thinner texture, add a small splash of almond milk and blend for 10 more seconds.
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6. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses to keep the velvety texture.

Chef tips

For deeper flavor, use fully ripe cherries frozen at their peak. If your blender is less powerful, blend the almond milk with the oats for 20 seconds first, then add the remaining ingredients.

Substitutions

You can replace almond butter with tahini if sesame is not a concern, or with sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version. Almond milk can be swapped for oat milk or soy milk; if using oats, make sure they are certified gluten-free if needed. Maple syrup can be replaced with a soaked date.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
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Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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Teakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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