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    Cherry Smoothie

    Beverage Recipes Breakfast Recipes Snacks August 20, 2022 | By Kristen Chidsey | 20 Comments | *This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

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    This Cherry Smoothie is a rich, creamy, healthy smoothie made with yogurt, cherries, bananas, and milk. It makes a delicious, easy, healthy breakfast or snack and can be made with fresh or frozen cherries.

    This Cherry Smoothie is made with yogurt, frozen cherries, bananas, and milk. It is a rich, creamy, simple smoothie that is bursting with flavor thanks to the sweet cherries.

    Cherry Smoothie in clear glass next to fresh cherries and banana.


    This Cherry Smoothie is high on the list of my all-time favorite smoothie recipes. The combination of cherries, bananas, and yogurt creates a naturally sweet, perfectly creamy smoothie that is full of cherry flavor and is downright delicious.

    This Cherry Smoothie is also full of protein, calcium, and nutrients, making this smoothie a wholesome option that is suited for a quick breakfast on the go or as a post-workout snack.

    Notes Ingredients Needed

    Ingredients for Cherry Smoothie labled on counter.
    • Cherries: You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this delicious Cherry Smoothie. However, using frozen cherries makes this smoothie incredibly easy to prepare year-round.
    • Yogurt: You can use plain or vanilla yogurt for this smoothie. Personally, I recommend using plain, Greek yogurt for a thicker smoothie without any added refined sugars.
    • Banana: Bananas and cherries pair really well together and the addition of banana helps to naturally sweeten the smoothie. Be sure to use a ripe or slightly overripe banana for the most sweetness.
    • Milk: Use any variety of milk or non-dairy milk you like when making this smoothie. I will point out that cherries pair well with almonds, so almond milk is a perfect choice for this smoothie.
    • Ground Flaxseed: I love adding flaxseed to smoothies, as it adds fiber, nutrients, and omega-fatty acids.
    • Vanilla Extract: I love adding in a tiny bit of vanilla extract to add flavor to the smoothie, but this is totally optional.
    • Sweetener: I find this smoothie to be plenty sweet without the addition of any sweetener, but if you like your smoothies on the sweeter side, add in 1 to 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to taste.

    How to Make a Cherry Smoothie

    • Start by adding the milk to your blender. You want to place the milk in the blender first, as this allows the blades to be able to move around freely and not get stuck on the fruit.
    • Layer the yogurt, flaxseed, cherries, and sliced banana over the milk.
    • Blend until creamy and smooth.
    • Serve immediately.
    Ingredients for Cherry Smoothie in blender.

    Recipe Modifications

    • Dairy-Free Cherry Smoothie: Use almond milk and non-dairy plain yogurt.
    • Cherry Smoothie with Fresh Cherries: Be sure to pit your cherries before adding them to the blender. Since the berries are fresh, it is best to use frozen banana chunks to give the smoothie a nice thick, frosty texture.
    • Cherry Almond Smoothie: Use almond milk as your milk of choice, add ⅛ teaspoon of almond extract, and omit the vanilla extract.

    More Smoothie Recipes

    • Pina Colada Smoothie
    • Tropical Kale Smoothie
    • Blueberry Smoothie
    • Mango Smoothie

    If you enjoyed this Cherry Smoothie, I would love for you to leave a comment and review below.

    Cherry Smoothie in clear glass with sliced bananas on top and fresh cherries in background.glass with sliced bananas and fresh cherries in background.

    Cherry Smoothie

    This Cherry Smoothie is a rich, creamy, healthy smoothie made with yogurt, cherries, bananas, and milk.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 155kcal
    Author: Kristen Chidsey

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup milk any variety
    • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 cup pitted dark cherries frozen
    • 1 ripe banana in large chunks
    • 1 teaspoon ground flaxseed optional
    • 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional
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    Instructions

    • Place milk into a blender. Add in yogurt, flaxseed if using, honey, and cherries in that order. Blend until smooth.
    • Pour into a glass and sprinkle the granola over the smoothie. Serve immediately.

    Equipment Needed

    • Blender

    Notes

    Dairy-Free Cherry Smoothie: Use almond milk and non-dairy plain yogurt.
    Cherry Smoothie with Fresh Cherries: Be sure to pit your cherries before adding them to the blender. Since the berries are fresh, it is best to use frozen banana chunks to give the smoothie a nice thick, frosty texture.
    Cherry Almond Smoothie: Use almond milk as your milk of choice, add ⅛ teaspoon of almond extract, and omit the vanilla extract.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 45mg | Potassium: 540mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Christie

      July 07, 2016 at 10:47 am

      I still can't get my kids to eat greek yogurt! Maybe the honey will help...

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 07, 2016 at 1:20 pm

        You just need a coach to tell them it's healthy--that is what happened with my son 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amanda @ Cookie Named Desire

      July 06, 2016 at 8:39 pm

      Cherry pie smoothie? That sounds divine - sign me up!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 06, 2016 at 8:52 pm

        Coming right up!

        Reply
    3. Rosemary

      July 06, 2016 at 2:14 pm

      I'm really starting to love smoothies and yours sounds amazing. Cherry anything is good in my books.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 06, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        Cherry anthing is good in my book as well Rosemary!

        Reply
    4. Heather Kinnaird

      July 06, 2016 at 1:11 pm

      what a great message and a really delicious smoothie. who doesn't love cherry pie? 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 06, 2016 at 3:33 pm

        I can not imagine anyone NOT loving pie 🙂

        Reply
    5. Renee

      July 05, 2016 at 8:46 pm

      This certainly is a delicious and healthy smoothie!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 06, 2016 at 8:21 am

        Thanks Renee

        Reply
    6. Taylor Kiser

      July 05, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      This smoothie looks so refreshing and delicious! Best of luck to Tate!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 05, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Thanks Taylor!

        Reply
    7. Megan @ MegUnprocessed

      July 05, 2016 at 3:41 pm

      Beautiful photos! I love smoothie, it's great healthy comfort food for me.

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 05, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Smoothies are totally a comfort food for me too Megan!

        Reply
    8. Cynthia | What A Girl Eats

      July 05, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      I'm a serious cherry addict! These sound good!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 05, 2016 at 8:36 pm

        Cynthia, you will love them!

        Reply
    9. Liz

      July 05, 2016 at 10:33 am

      I love the message of positivity!! Plus a delicious smoothie, too!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 05, 2016 at 8:37 pm

        Thanks Liz 🙂

        Reply
    10. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet

      July 05, 2016 at 9:25 am

      Wow, Kristen! This looks and sounds amazing! I love cherry anything, so this really hits the spot. P.S. Your photos are looking so good!

      Reply
      • Kristen Chidsey

        July 05, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks so much Lauren.

        Reply

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