Transform a few simple ingredients into a nutrient-packed breakfast or snack with this Cherry Smoothie recipe. It’s creamy, naturally sweet, and packed with nutrition. Best of all? It’s seriously refreshing and crazy fast to make.
Cherry Smoothie
Frozen cherries, which are easy to use since they are already pitted, are such a great fruit for smoothies. They are very sweet and flavorful—and they pair well with a range of other produce. I like to use them in this smoothie along with yogurt, banana, and optional add-ins.
This smoothie works because it’s made with ingredients that are naturally creamy so the texture is almost foolproof.
And you have a range of options for adding even more nutrients based on your preferences.
Ingredients You Need
To make this simple smoothie you’ll need the following ingredients.
- Frozen cherries: Look for frozen sweet cherries in the freezer aisle.
- Banana: A ripe banana adds sweetness and extra potassium.
- Plain, whole-milk yogurt: You can use Greek or regular yogurt here.
- Optional: nut or seed butter, hemp seeds, raw cauliflower, kale or spinach, a splash of orange juice
TIP: To make this without banana, you can use all cherries or sub frozen mango in for the banana.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Making this healthy smoothie for kids is really easy. Here’s how to make it. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the full information.
- Add the base ingredients to a blender.
- Add any optional ingredients.
- Blend well.
- Serve cold!
TIP: If the mixture needs a little help getting totally blended, stop the blender and scrape down the sides a bit or use the stick that came with your blender (if one did).
Frequently Asked Questions
Cherry and chocolate are two flavors that work really well together! To add chocolate flavor to this smoothie, add 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. You may want to add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup, but taste it and see what you think!
You can use a favorite nondairy yogurt in place of the dairy yogurt or substitute in a plant milk to make this smoothie vegan.
Sure thing. To make this Cherry Smoothie without bananas, simply leave it out. You can add an extra ½ cup of frozen cherries or add in ½ cup frozen mango.
You can make this ahead of time and store it in the fridge in a reusable pouch to serve later. It’s best within 4-6 hours though.
How to Store
Store for up to 4-6 hours in an airtight container or reusable pouch in the fridge.
Best Tips for Success
- Serve cold.
- Use a banana with brown spots for the best sweetness.
- Dairy-free: Use nondairy yogurt.
- Blend well to create a creamy consistency.
- Sub in frozen mango or additional cherries if you’d like to skip the banana.
- Serve in a small open cup, in a bowl with a spoon, or in a reusable pouch.
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I’d love to hear what you think if you make this recipe so please leave a comment below with feedback!
Easy Cherry Smoothie (to Share with the Kids!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup sliced ripe banana
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (regular or Greek-style)
- Optional: ½ cup raw cauliflower, 1 tablespoon peanut butter or almond butter, 1 tablespoon hemp seeds, ¼ cup orange juice, and/or 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Place all ingredients into the bowl of a blender.
- Add any optional ingredients.
- Process until very smooth, starting on low and working up to high.
- Serve immediately.
Equipment
Notes
- Store for up to 4-6 hours in an airtight container or reusable pouch in the fridge.
- Serve cold.
- Use a banana with brown spots for the best sweetness.
- Dairy-free: Use nondairy yogurt.
- Blend well to create a creamy consistency.
- Sub in frozen mango or additional cherries if you'd like to skip the banana.
- Serve in a small open cup, in a bowl with a spoon, or in a reusable pouch.
Nutrition
This post was originally published May 2020.
Would I have to do anything differently if using fresh cherries?
A little tart… but I think the frozen cherries I purchased weren’t as sweet as others I’ve gotten in the past.
Its delicious, my toddler loved the taste, i love that it has caulifower! I used almond milk instead and added the nut butter.
I’m so glad to hear that!