Mocha Cherry Smoothie

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Published Sep 02, 2019, Updated Jun 12, 2023

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This mocha cherry smoothie packs frozen cherries, cold brew, and chocolate protein powder into one delicious smoothie. You’ll love the robust flavor and the energy boost from the coffee.

Summer isn’t over yet… which means it’s still smoothie season in my mind! And this morning I have the perfect cherry smoothie to share. It’s got a little bit of coffee to help you get you energized, along with a little chocolate protein powder. Last but not least, it also has a little fruit and protein powder so you can feel good about drinking something chocolatey for breakfast!

Mocha Cherry Smoothie in a glass mason jar topped with cacao nibs, a swirl of almond butter, and a cherry.

You can use fresh or frozen cherries for this smoothie. I love getting fresh cherries in the summer, but if you don’t feel like pitting 1/3 cup for this smoothie, I totally understand. Frozen cherries work perfectly fine for this smoothie and honestly help to keep your smoothie super cold and thick… the more frozen ingredients, the better in my opinion. Especially on these steamy hot days!

If you’ve never added coffee to a smoothie before, it’s time to start. I started doing this a couple of years ago when I needed a kick of caffeine but also wanted to get some good nutrients in to start my day! Coffee alone can cause a blood sugar spike, so pairing it with fruit, almond milk and protein powder really balance out the drink.

Mocha cherry smoothie in a mason jar topped with cacao nibs and almond butter swirl. Cherries and coffee beans are around the jar.

Ingredients in This Cherry Mocha Smoothie:

banana – use frozen to make sure your smoothie is icy cold
cherries – fresh or frozen both work great!
coffee – I like using cold brew coffee because it’s less acidic and has a smooth flavor
unsweetened vanilla almond milk
almond butter – this adds a nice richness to the smoothie and some healthy fats
chocolate protein powder – this is what gives the smoothie the mocha flavor!
liquid stevia – optional but a great option if you want to add extra sweetness without any added sugar

Ingredients for a mocha cherry smoothie in a blender including protein powder, cherries, almond butter, cold brew coffee, and banana.

As with most smoothie recipes, all you have to do is throw all of the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend away! Enjoy immediately.

Mocha cherry smoothie in a mason jar topped with cacao nibs, and a swirl of almond butter. Cherries are on the board around the smoothie.

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4.71 from 24 votes

Mocha Cherry Smoothie

By: Brittany Mullins

This cherry mocha smoothie packs frozen cherries, cold brew, and chocolate all into one delicious smoothie. You’ll love the flavor and also get a little energy boost from the coffee.

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Servings: 1

Ingredients

▢ 1 frozen banana
▢ 1/2 cup frozen cherries
▢ 1/4 cup cold brew coffee
▢ 1/2 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
▢ 2 Tablespoons chocolate protein powder
▢ 1 Tablespoon almond butter
▢ 1-2 drops of liquid stevia for added sweetness, optional

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a high powered blender and blend until smooth. Taste and add stevia for extra sweetness, if needed. Pour into a glass and enjoy!