Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Aug 15, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Drinks Drinks beverages Vanilla: Extract Easy

A rich and fruity smoothie blending frozen cherries with cocoa powder, milk, honey, and vanilla for a smooth, chocolate-cherry dessert drink.

Prep 7 min

Cook —

Total 7 min

Servings 1

Diet Gluten free

Ingredients

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servings

¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
1.0 cup (150.0 g)frozen pitted cherries
1.0 tbsp (7.0 g)unsweetened cocoa powder
1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
½ cup (120.0 ml)ice cubes
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
Add the frozen pitted cherries, cocoa powder, honey or maple syrup, pure vanilla extract, and fine sea salt.
Add the ice cubes.
Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds until completely smooth.
Check the consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen cherries if too thin.
Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.

Tips

For a creamier texture, substitute half the milk with plain yogurt. Use frozen cherries without added sugar for best flavor.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make chocolate cherry smoothie?

Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.

Can I make chocolate cherry smoothie ahead?

Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.

A rich and fruity smoothie blending frozen cherries with cocoa powder, milk, honey, and vanilla for a smooth, chocolate-cherry dessert drink.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.

300 Calories / serving

7.4g Fat

54.1g Carbs

9.0g Protein

46.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (1 serving): ~300 cal · 7g fat · 54g carbs · 9g protein · 46g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 300 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Walking uphill or incline treadmill 41 min·2.1 mi·~4100 steps
Moderate cycling 30 min·6.0 mi
Swimming laps 42 min
Jogging 29 min·2.4 mi·~4650 steps
Stair climbing 28 min·~2500 steps
Dancing 49 min
Bodyweight circuit training 30 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 70 min

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