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    Extra Filling Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    Published: Feb 3, 2018 Β· Modified: Jul 4, 2020 by Alyssa Β· This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This chocolate cherry smoothie is extra filling thanks to the addition of oats, flaxseed, and avocado. Everything blends right up to form this dairy-free smoothie with great staying power. Great for breakfasts, snacks, or even as a healthy chocolate-flavored dessert.

    A smoothie in a glass jar topped with oats beside an avocado half and an empty measuring cup and bowls.

    One of the things that I love about smoothies is that there's huge variety of flavor combinations and add-ins available so that you don't get bored of the same old, same old.

    That's key, because after blowing myself out on a daily breakfast for years of vanilla Greek yogurt, frozen strawberries, and multi-grain cereal, I still haven't been able to stomach the thought of those flavors together. Five years later!

    While I'm all-in on this particular filling green smoothie, this chocolate cherry smoothie is a fun flavor switch-up. It's dairy-free and features rich chocolate flavor with a burst of dark sweet cherries. I used frozen cherries so as to make this smoothie accessible year-round, because it's too good to only keep for a short window of time.

    Of course it's not like eating a piece of candy, but in my opinion this smoothie can totally pass as a healthier chocolate dessert-like treat.

    An overhead shot of a smoothie poured up to the brim of a glass jar topped with flaked oats.

    Why is this smoothie extra filling?

    As evident from the title, this chocolate cherry smoothie doesn't play around. I'll find myself reaching for a mid-morning snack if I don't incorporate ingredients with staying power in my breakfast smoothie, which isn't exactly helpful if you're trying to stay on-track with any healthy eating goals.

    There are three ingredients in particular here that help carry you through to your next meal: oats, flaxseed, and avocado. Bet you couldn't tell by looking at it that this smoothie was hiding a green vegetable, errr fruit (had to Google that).

    Old-fashioned oats bring whole-grain goodness and fiber - perfect for staying power. Then ground flaxseed is something I add to all different kinds of smoothies (including two favorites, this green kefir smoothie with granola and this pineapple matcha vanilla smoothie).

    It also adds a bit of fiber, as well as omega-3s. I keep my container in the freezer to help extend its storage time.

    A side view of the smoothie in a glass jar on a marble board surrounded by ingredient remnants.

    Then there's that sneaky avocado. It adds extra creaminess and more heart healthy fats, all while flying fairly under the radar flavor-wise. It might seem strange to add avocado in a chocolate smoothie, but just one-quarter of a ripe avocado adds enough heft without taking over. This isn't a green smoothie, after all. πŸ™‚

    More smoothie recipes

    Speaking of green smoothies, this kefir smoothie feature granola blended right in for another hearty option. Plus avocado makes an appearance there, too.

    For an orange smoothie, this peach mango smoothie features bright and sunny flavors. The little bit of lime rounds out the flavors nicely.

    And for blue? A blueberry banana smoothie fits the bill, spiced up just right with the addition of ground cinnamon.

    Recipe notes

    • The oats cause this chocolate cherry smoothie to have a very thick, not super smooth texture. Just a heads up in case you're texture-sensitive in that way. I suggest blending the oats by themselves before adding the rest of the ingredients, but also recommend grinding them in a coffee or spice grinder if you'd like them to be extra fine.
    • Be sure you're using a ripe avocado! Unripe avocado is next to impossible to blend into a smoothie, and has a more bitter flavor. Ripe is the way to go.
    • I used vanilla almond milk, but use your preferred milk here: soy, dairy, rice, oat, etc.
    A smoothie in a glass jar topped with oats beside an avocado half and an empty measuring cup and bowls

    Extra Filling Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

    This chocolate cherry smoothie is extra filling thanks to the addition of oats, flaxseed, and avocado. Everything blends right up to form this dairy-free smoothie with great staying power. Great for breakfasts, snacks, or even as a healthy chocolate-flavored dessert.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Smoothies
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 306kcal
    Author: Alyssa

    Ingredients

    • β…“ cup old-fashioned oats
    • 1 cup dark sweet cherries pitted, fresh or frozen
    • ΒΎ cup vanilla almond milk or your preferred milk
    • ΒΌ ripe avocado
    • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 heaping tbsp ground flaxseed
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    Instructions

    • Add oats to the blender and pulse to grind them a bit finer. If you'd like a finer grind, you can do this step in a coffee or spice grinder until to your liking.
    • Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender with the oats and process until smooth.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 121mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 14.5g | Sugar: 22.6g | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 5.2mg
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    Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.

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    Pictures updated in February 2017.

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    1. Kt says

      June 25, 2021 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      I really like this smoothie, it tastes like a less sweeter brownie batter. I was afraid the cocoa powder would taste too bitter without a sweetener so I only used a tablespoon. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        June 30, 2021 at 10:20 am

        So glad you like it!

        Reply
    2. WhatJessicaBakedNext... says

      February 02, 2014 at 6:34 am

      This sounds and looks delicious! πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 02, 2014 at 10:51 am

        Thanks, Jessica! πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says

      February 01, 2014 at 9:06 am

      I like the idea of smoothies for breakfast but just the thought of having to clean the blender or have my mum shouting at me because I won't clean it, prevents me from actually making them,
      This one looks great though! So delish that I think it might be worth the shouting mmmm yes ; )

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        February 01, 2014 at 11:42 am

        I'm so with you, Consuelo! I don't mind doing the dishes, but for some reason cleaning the blender just seems SO much worse. This smoothie is worth it, though. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Alyssa says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      Thanks, Pamela! Truthfully I took my first sip and said aloud, "OH". It definitely got my morning off to a good start. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    5. Erin | The Law Student's Wife says

      January 31, 2014 at 3:41 pm

      LOVE the Lagunitas glass! (Their IPA is one of my faves). This is practically like having a milkshake for breakfast. Naturally, I'm in πŸ™‚

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        January 31, 2014 at 9:01 pm

        Thanks! I love their IPA, too. And this glass is totally my "first-glass-used-out-of-the-clean-dishwasher" for water, beer, chocolate cherry smoothies, etc. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    6. Deb says

      January 31, 2014 at 8:59 am

      Breakfast smoothies often leave me hungry before lunch. The addition oatmeal and chocolate might be just what I need to keep me satisfied!

      Reply
      • Alyssa says

        January 31, 2014 at 8:32 pm

        I was the same way, Deb! I've recently started experimenting with oats in smoothies but I've found it does make a difference for me. Let me know if you try it out!

        Reply

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