Description
Cherry smoothies blend tangy Michigan cherries with creamy yogurt and honey for a refreshing summer drink. Cool ingredients mix quickly into a delightful beverage you’ll savor to the last sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups cherry, cran-cherry, apple or white grape juice
- 1.5 cups frozen dark sweet cherries
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 banana, cut in half
Dairy and Additions:
- 3/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh cherries
- Mint sprigs
Instructions
- Combine juice, ripe banana, frozen cherries, and yogurt in a high-powered blender.
- Pulse and blend ingredients on high speed for 30-45 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible fruit chunks.
- Transfer the vibrant crimson smoothie into chilled serving glasses, garnishing with fresh whole cherries and delicate mint leaves for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Swap dairy yogurt with coconut or almond yogurt for a vegan-friendly version that maintains creamy texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding a handful of spinach or a scoop of protein powder without compromising the vibrant cherry flavor.
- Freeze extra smoothie in popsicle molds for a refreshing summer treat that kids and adults will love.
- Adjust sweetness by using ripe bananas or adding a drizzle of honey if the cherries aren’t sweet enough.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Smoothie
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg