This cherry avocado smoothie is ultra-creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrients. Made with cherries, avocado, spinach, and cocoa, it’s a quick vegan breakfast or snack that blends up in 5 minutes with optional add-ins for protein, fiber, or adaptogens.
3/4cupunsweetened almond milk(or other dairy free milk)
1/2large avocado
1/3cupfrozen cherries(more if you want it sweeter)
1tablespooncocoa powder(or use 1 serving of chocolate protein powder)
Optional add ins:
1/2cupFrozen zucchini or cauliflower(like cauliflower rice)
1tablespoonseeds: flax seed or chia seed(for fiber)
serving of protein powder
1serving of adaptogenic herbs
INSTRUCTIONS
Add the spinach and almond milk to a high speed blender and blend until combined.
1 cup packed spinach, 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
Add the rest of the ingredients (including in add-ins) and blend until smooth and creamy. Add more almond milk as needed to reach your desired consistency.
1/2 large avocado, 1/3 cup frozen cherries, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1/2 cup Frozen zucchini or cauliflower, 1 tablespoon seeds: flax seed or chia seed, serving of protein powder, 1 serving of adaptogenic herbs
Notes
Make ahead: Add all of the ingredients (except the milk) to individual freezer bags. Blend on high with milk and serve. You may need more milk to reach your desired consistency.*See blog post for links to my favorite add-ins and supplements.