Dark Chocolate Cherry Chai Smoothie.
This Dark Chocolate Cherry Chai Smoothie is a creamy, dreamy blend of rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and warming chai spices—perfect for breakfast or a nourishing snack!
Equipment
- Blender
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Smoothie glasses
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen pitted dark cherries
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt 2% works best
- 1/2 cup milk cashew milk is a great choice
- 1/2 cup ice
- 3 tablespoons hemp hearts
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Chai Spice Mixture (use half)
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- a pinch salt
Instructions
Making the Dark Chocolate Cherry Chai Smoothie
- Gather all your ingredients including frozen dark cherries, Greek yogurt, milk, and the chai spices for a smooth blending process.
- In your blender, combine the frozen dark cherries, Greek yogurt, cashew milk, ice, hemp hearts, almond butter, Dutch process cocoa powder, vanilla extract, half the chai spice mixture, and a pinch of salt.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure everything is well incorporated.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if desired by adding honey or maple syrup, then blend again.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of hemp hearts, a few frozen cherries, and chocolate curls for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Use fresh cherries with extra ice if frozen cherries are unavailable.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with plant-based yogurt or silken tofu for a dairy-free version.
- Add protein powder to boost protein content as desired.
- Try different nut butters such as cashew or sunflower seed butter to vary flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 24 hours or freeze individual portions for later.