Place the 1.5 cups (360ml) of almond milk and 1.0 cup (155g) of frozen pitted cherries into a high-speed blender.

Add 1.0 tbsp (12g) of ground chia seeds and 1.0 tsp (2.5g) of unsweetened cocoa powder to the liquid base.

Incorporate 1.0 tbsp (21g) of honey and the optional 1. 0 scoop (31g) of protein powder if you are looking for an extra muscle-building boost.

Secure the lid and blend on high for approximately 45–60 seconds or until the texture of the Chocolate Chia Cherry Shake is completely smooth and aerated.

Pour the mixture into two chilled glasses and serve immediately for the best consistency.

In a small glass bowl, whisk together the 1.0 cup (240ml) of coconut milk and 0.5 tbsp (10.5g) of honey until the honey is fully dissolved.

Stir in the 0.25 cup (42g) of chia seeds, ensuring there are no clumps left at the bottom of the bowl.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, though overnight is preferred, to allow the seeds to hydrate and create a thick pudding texture.

Freeze Your Own Cherries: For the thickest, creamiest texture without watering down the flavor with ice, use frozen pitted cherries. If you only have fresh, pit them and pop them in the freezer for at least 2 hours before blending your Chocolate Chia Cherry Shake.

While the smoothie is best enjoyed fresh, you can prep the "Honey and Chia" topping up to 5 days in advance. For the shake itself, I recommend portioning the frozen cherries and chia seeds into freezer bags.

When you're ready, just dump the bag into the blender with almond milk and honey for a 60-second Chocolate Chia Cherry Shake.

Adding chia to your Chocolate Chia Cherry Shake introduces a massive boost of Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and antioxidants. The fiber helps slow down the absorption of the natural sugars from the cherries and honey, providing you with stable, long-lasting energy throughout the morning.