This quick and easy Cherry Smoothie, made with just four ingredients – frozen sweet cherries, almond milk, frozen banana, and almond butter – is healthy, creamy, flavorful, dairy-free, and vegan.
Try some other favortie smoothies next: the best Green Smoothie recipe, this Mango Smoothie, or an Acai Bowl.
Why We’re Obsessed With This Cherry Smoothie
- Easy Preparation: Only four ingredients needed.
- Health Benefits: Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
- Suitable for All: Dairy-free and vegan-friendly.
- Creamy Taste: Almond butter and banana create a delicious texture.
- Ideal for Frozen Cherries: Perfectly utilizes their sweetness and consistency.
Ingredients
- Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk: Creates a creamy base and adds vanilla flavor.
- Frozen Sweet Cherries: These provide the main flavor and natural sweetness.
- Frozen Banana Coins: Makes the cherry smoothie creamy and thick.
- Almond Butter: This adds nuttiness, creaminess, and nutrition.
Quick Tip
Freeze the banana for a thick, creamy smoothie. After shopping, peel, slice into coins, and freeze overnight in a container or bag.
How To Make A Cherry Smoothie
- Freeze the Banana: Peel and slice a banana, then freeze it overnight.
- Blend Ingredients: Blend frozen banana, sweet cherries, almond milk, and almond butter until smooth.
- Enjoy: We recommend serving this immediately.
Cherry Smoothie FAQs
- Can You Blend Cherries?: Yes, you can blend cherries. Make sure they are pitted.
- How Long Are Frozen Cherries Good For?: Frozen cherries last 6-12 months in the freezer.
- Are Frozen Cherries Pitted?: Store-bought frozen cherries are usually pre-pitted; check the bag. Pit cherries before freezing if you’re doing it yourself.
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Cherry Smoothie
This quick and easy Cherry Smoothie, made with just four ingredients, is bursting with flavor and nutritious ingredients. It's dairy free and vegan.
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk see note 1
- 1 cup frozen sweet cherries
- 3/4 cup frozen banana coins
- 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter
Instructions
- Peel the banana and slice into coins. Place the coins in a sealed bag in the freezer.
- Combine the almond milk, frozen cherries, frozen banana, and almond butter in a large, powerful blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed. Depending on sweetness of banana, you may need to add a bit of honey or maple syrup, but I usually don't need to add either! Enjoy immediately.
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Recipe Notes
Note 1: Any milk works in this smoothie, but it won't be dairy-free or vegan with cow milk.
Storage: This smoothie won't store well, just keep the ingredients separate until you're ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Amazing! Frozen Sweet Cherries are so Healthy for You & I crave Almond Milk 24/7
So glad you enjoyed this smoothie; it’s one of our favorites 🙂
DELICIOUS! Added a little extra almond milk to thin it out a tad, used vanilla almond butter, added a dash vanilla extract & about 1 tsp truvia. SO GOOD.
So happy you’re enjoying! Thanks Emily! 🙂
How would a recipe with 2 tbls of almond butter have only 3.2 grams of fat?
I’m so sorry about that! I’ve updated it! The calories/macros are for 2 servings of the smoothies! Thanks for catching that!
Can I substitute peanut butter for almond butter?
Sure 🙂 It’s a slightly more prominent flavor, but delicious!
This is delicious!
Thanks Cindy! 🙂
I was just wondering but am I able to use milk for this, or will the consistency not be the same?
Any milk works in this smoothie 🙂
Loved this smoothie! I added a scoops of chocolate whey and it was like eating a chocolate covered cherry.
What a great idea; I love it! Thanks Deborah 🙂
The CHERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE IS THE BEST!!! DON’T LEAVE THIS EARTH WITHOUT IT!!
Thank you so much Mel! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
Delicious!!
Thank you!!:)
Yummy !
Thanks! 🙂