Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of cherries and bananas with this creamy and nutritious Cherry Banana Smoothie. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack, this smoothie is packed with fruity flavors and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Frozen Cherries:
1 cup
Ripe Banana:
1
Plain Greek Yogurt:
1/2 cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk (or milk of choice):
3/4 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup (optional):
1 tablespoon
Vanilla Extract:
1/2 teaspoon
Ice (optional, for a thicker texture):
1/2 cup
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Add the frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey (if using), vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste and adjust sweetness or consistency by adding more milk or a bit more honey.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For extra nutrition, add a tablespoon of chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or a scoop of protein powder.
- You can also substitute frozen bananas for an even creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large smoothie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg