🍒 Cherry-Mocha Smoothie

1 cup frozen unsweetened pitted dark sweet cherries
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk 5.3 to 6-ounce carton vanilla fat-free Greek yogurt
½ medium banana
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons almond butter
1 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder 1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups ice cubes Dark chocolate shavings, chocolate-covered espresso beans (optional)

In a blender combine the cherries, almond milk, Greek yogurt, banana, cocoa powder, almond butter, espresso coffee powder and vanilla. Cover and blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and if desired, top with chocolate shavings, chocolate-covered espresso beans and/or additional banana slices

Tip: Peel remaining banana half, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil. Freeze for a later use.

Serving size: 2 cups
Per serving: 272 calories; 12 g fat(2 g sat); 7 g fiber; 34 g carbohydrates; 13 g protein; 2 mg cholesterol; 21 g sugars