This chocolate cherry spirulina smoothie is rich, creamy, and easy to love. The chocolate and cherry combo masks the spirulina, making this a simple, dairy-free smoothie you’ll want to make again and again.
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When I first started experimenting with spirulina years ago, I went overboard and ended up with a smoothie that looked (and tasted) like a science project.
It took some trial and error to find the right balance, but this version hits that sweet spot — rich chocolate, sweet cherries, and just enough spirulina to make it interesting without taking over.
Now it’s one of those recipes I come back to again and again. Smooth, comforting, and beautiful in the glass.
Learn how to make a strawberry banana smoothie without yogurt, my orange vanilla smoothie, or this chocolate pb smoothie next!
📖 Recipe
Chocolate Cherry Spirulina Smoothie
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Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen cherries
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk, such as almond or oat
- 1-½ scoops chocolate protein or collagen powder, OR substitute cocoa
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 teaspoon spirulina
- 1 teaspoon flax, hemp, or chia seeds, optional
- 1 teaspoon cacao nibs, optional
Instructions
- Place all ingredients, except the cacao nibs, in order in a high-speed blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Top with cacao nibs if using.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a frozen banana for a thick creamy smoothie
- If you prefer it sweeter, add more banana or a touch of maple syrup.
Nutrition
Julie Gaeta is a plant-based recipe creator, certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, and mom of nine who's been plant-based for over 20 years. She's cooked approximately 4,382 pots of beans and can't vacation without her juicer and pasta pot. Her work has been featured in HuffPost, Yahoo, YourTango, and other major outlets. She helps others simplify wellness and feel good again through her blog, coaching, and weekly newsletter.
Julie Gaeta says
This is such an easy smoothie I always come back to. The combination of chocolate and cherries is so good, and you won’t even notice the spirulina.