Chocolate-covered Cherry Smoothie For Two

This smoothie tastes like a box of chocolate-covered cherries melted into a glass, but it drinks like a treat you can feel good about. Frozen cherries, banana, and yogurt build a thick, creamy base while a swirl of chocolate syrup brings the candy-shop flavor.

Using frozen cherries is the trick to a thick, frosty smoothie. They chill and thicken the blend the way ice cubes would, but instead of watering it down they pack in deep, jammy cherry flavor.

Banana pulls double duty, lending natural sweetness and a silky, creamy body so you need less sweetener elsewhere.

Yogurt adds a gentle tang and a protein boost that keeps the drink from tasting like dessert alone, while a splash of apple juice loosens everything just enough to blend smooth.

The chocolate syrup is what earns the name. Even a couple of tablespoons turns the whole thing into that nostalgic chocolate-and-cherry combination.

Kitchen Tips

• Use frozen cherries straight from the freezer for the thickest, frostiest texture.
• Freeze the banana too for an even colder, creamier blend.
• Add the apple juice gradually, only as much as you need to get the blades moving.
• Blend in stages, pulsing first to break up the frozen fruit, then running until silky.

Variations

• Swap apple juice for milk or a plant-based milk for a richer, creamier smoothie.
• Add a spoonful of almond butter or oats to make it a filling breakfast.
• Use cocoa powder in place of chocolate syrup to cut the sugar.