Are you in the mood for a refreshing and delightful treat that brings a smile to every face at the breakfast table? Our Cherry Smoothie recipe, ready in just 5 minutes, is your ticket to creamy bliss! By blending succulent cherries with banana and a touch of honey we create a velvety texture that's not only a feast for the taste buds but also a wholesome start to your day.
Ever wondered how to turn summer's sweetest bounty into a breakfast treat that you will crave again and again?
This cherry smoothie is perfect!
Whether you are rushing out the door or looking for something to sip leisurely on a Sunday morning, this smoothie is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
- Milk: I typically use plant-based milk but feel free to use your favorite milk.
- Frozen Banana: Adds natural sweetness and gives the smoothie a creamy texture. If bananas aren't your thing, try using frozen mango slices for a tropical twist!
- Frozen Cherries: Fresh cherries are delicious if they happen to be in season!
- Fresh Lime Juice: This adds a refreshing citrus kick, balancing the sweetness of the fruits. In case limes are not available, lemon juice works equally well, offering a similar bright lift.
- Honey: It's all about adding that extra touch of sweetness, fully customizable to your taste. For a vegan version, swap honey with agave syrup or maple syrup, both of which are wonderful plant-based sweeteners.
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Tips and Tricks
- Early Bird Gets the Worm: For those mornings when time is of the essence, prep your ingredients the night before. Slice up that banana and stash it next to your frozen cherries in the freezer. Come morning; you’re already halfway there!
- Sweeten the Deal: Don’t be afraid to play with the honey amount or even add a sprinkle of stevia for that extra sweetness without the sugar spike.
- Optional Add-Ins: Feel free to add your favorite plain or vanilla protein powder. Want to add protein without using a powder? Try adding ½ cup of Greek yogurt. Hemp seeds, flax seeds, and chia seeds also make great additions.
More Smoothie Recipes to Try
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie without Banana: It’s like sipping on a Reese's cup, only healthier and perfectly breakfast-approved!
- Raspberry Blueberry Smoothie: It's my go-to after those long sunny days spent chasing the kids around the yard.
- Cucumber Apple Smoothie: It’s light, crisp, and sneakily packed with greens.
- Peanut Butter Green Smoothie: Between the creamy peanut butter and the sneaky spinach, my little ones gulp down their greens with glee, none the wiser to my nutritious sleight of hand.
Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 ounces almond milk or milk
- 1 banana frozen
- 1 cup frozen tart cherries
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey more or less to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Shannon Graham
I've always been a huge fan of cherry and lime together. This sounds perfect.