Dark Chocolate Cherry Chai Smoothie.
A rich, spiced smoothie blending dark cherries, cocoa, and chai spices for a creamy, slightly indulgent breakfast or snack.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pitted dark cherries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt I like 2% fat
- 1/2 cup milk cashew milk suggested
- 1/2 cup ice
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt pinch
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger for chai spice mixture
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon for chai spice mixture
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom for chai spice mixture
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves for chai spice mixture
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice for chai spice mixture
- toppings hemp heart sprinkles, frozen cherries, chocolate curls
Instructions
- Combine the frozen cherries, Greek yogurt, milk, ice, hemp hearts, almond butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a blender.
- Measure the chai spice: mix the ground ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and allspice; add half of this chai spice mixture to the blender.
- Blend on high until completely smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape the sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust: add more chai spice to taste or 1–2 pitted dates if you prefer a sweeter smoothie, then blend briefly to combine.
- Pour into glasses and top with hemp heart sprinkles, a few frozen cherries, a light dusting of chai spice, and chocolate curls if desired.
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon
Notes
- Use very ripe or sweet frozen cherries to avoid extra sweeteners.
- Adjust milk amount for thinner or thicker texture.
- Swap yogurt for dairy-free yogurt to make it vegan (ensure other ingredients are vegan).
- Store-bought frozen cherries work well without thawing.
- Add 1–2 dates for extra sweetness if needed.