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Black Forest Smoothie

Name: Black Forest Smoothie
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen sweet cherries (11 1/2 ounces; 326 g); 1 large peeled frozen ripe banana (8 1/2 ounces; 241 g), cut into 4 pieces; 2 cups baby spinach (2 ounces; 57 g), optional; 1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk or your preferred milk (see notes); 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (1/4 ounce; 10 g); 2 tablespoons cacao nibs (1/4 ounce; 10 g), plus more for serving; Pinch salt; Fresh cherries, for serving, optional

This black forest smoothie combines sweet cherries, cocoa, cacao nibs, and banana into a cold, creamy breakfast smoothie inspired by black forest cake.

5 min total 5 min prep 2 262 cal

Ingredients

2 serv.

2 cups frozen sweet cherries (11 1/2 ounces; 326 g)
1 large peeled frozen ripe banana (8 1/2 ounces; 241 g), cut into 4 pieces
2 cups baby spinach (2 ounces; 57 g), optional
1/2 cup (120 ml) unsweetened almond milk or your preferred milk (see notes)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (1/4 ounce; 10 g)
2 tablespoons cacao nibs (1/4 ounce; 10 g), plus more for serving
Pinch salt
Fresh cherries, for serving, optional

Instructions

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1 In a blender, combine frozen cherries, banana, spinach (if using), milk, cocoa powder, cacao nibs, and salt. Pulse a few times to break the banana, then blend on high speed until smooth and creamy, stopping to scrape down sides as needed, 1 to 2 minutes. Divide evenly between 2 glasses. Top with extra cacao nibs and fresh cherries, if desired. Serve.

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