This simple cherry smoothie is a great way to start your day! Made with just four ingredients that are easy to keep on hand, you will love this recipe.
If you are looking for a fast breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up, this is the perfect solution. We start with just four ingredients, and we end up with a delicious smoothie that is going to keep you full and focused.
How to Make a Cherry Smoothie
This is a brief overview of how to make this delicious smoothie. For the full recipe with all of the measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Combine all of the ingredients in a blender.
- Blend until smooth. If your smoothie happens to be too thick, you can use a little milk to thin it out.
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Frozen Cherries
I think frozen cherries are the right choice for this smoothie, and let me explain why. They are more affordable than fresh cherries. Frozen cherries are already pitted. Finally, because they are frozen, they are going to make the smoothie thicker without adding ice that dilutes it.
Sweet or Tart Cherries
For this recipe, I would recommend using sweet cherries. You can see in the picture they are the darker cherries that you see when you are looking at frozen cherries. The alternative is usually a bright red cherry that is fairly tart. These darker, sweeter cherries allow you to make the smoothie without adding any other kind of sweetness like honey or agave nectar because they bring so much sweetness on their own.
Variations and Substitutions
- Use a heavy protein yogurt. By using a yogurt with high protein, this will help keep you full longer. There is a wide range of yogurts on the market, and many have upwards of 15 grams of protein per container.
- Add in some protein powder. If your preferred type of yogurt isn’t high enough in protein, throw in a scoop or two of protein powder. Using a vanilla protein powder will compliment this smoothie perfectly.
- Make it vegan. This smoothie can easily be made dairy-free by using a non-dairy yogurt. There are so many great brands on the market these days making this a really easy swap.
- Throw in a banana. Bananas and cherries go together so well, and a banana will help bulk out this smoothie further. Since we are using frozen cherries, I suggest using a non-frozen banana.
- Leave out the almond extract. If you are making this for someone with a nut allergy, just leave out the almond extract. I love how it compliments the cherries, but it isn’t necessary to enjoy this delicious smoothie.
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If you make this cherry smoothie recipe, leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
Cherry Vanilla Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt use dairy-free yogurt to make this vegan, see note (150 grams)
- 1 cup frozen cherries (140 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients together and enjoy!
Notes
Mir says
Continuing education is just a…well, an SOB, as you put it. I’ve been certified to teach for 15 years, but to keep it, we always have to keep getting more credits. I just want to relax!
Don’t be water and kale. Because I love the wine part too much.
And this smoothie is fantastic! It will hydrate you for the wine later on…