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Cherry Smoothie | Banana Cherry Smoothie

This Cherry Smoothie is a delicious, thick, healthy smoothie made with fresh cherries and almond milk. To thicken the smoothie, I have added a banana, but it can be skipped and you can use more cherries instead.

Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 191 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup cherries - 100 grams, fresh and sweet tasting
  • 1 banana - large
  • ½ cup almond milk or lite coconut milk or water
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract - optional

Instructions

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  1. Rinse cherries in water first for a couple of times. Then soak cherries in a bowl of water for 15 to 20 minutes in which ½ tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar is added. This is done to get rid of pesticides.
  2. Later rinse cherries again a couple of times with fresh water. Drain all the water. Then remove the stems.
  3. Pit the cherries and discard the seeds. You can chop the cherries roughly if you want. Add the cherries in a blender.
  4. Add 1 large chopped banana. Pour almond milk. You can also use lite coconut milk or thin coconut milk.
  5. Add the vanilla extract.
  6. Blend till fine and smooth.
  7. Pour in a glass and serve Cherry Smoothie straight away.

Notes

  • Choose to make the smoothie with sweeter cherries. They should not taste sour or tart. 
  • Opt to make the smoothie with any plant based milk of your choice.
  • You could add your preferred sweetener if you prefer. 
  • Frozen cherries also work well in the recipe. Please do not use canned, tinned or dried cherries to make this smoothie.
  • Scale the recipe up to make for more servings. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 191kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 142IU (3%) Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1mg Vitamin B6 1mg Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Vitamin K 2µg Calcium 163mg (16%) Vitamin B9 (Folate) 28µg Iron 1mg (6%) Magnesium 43mg Phosphorus 48mg Zinc 1mg

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 191

% Daily Value*

Calories 191kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 142IU 3%
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 1mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1mg
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1mg
Vitamin B6 1mg
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Vitamin K 2µg
Calcium 163mg 16%
Vitamin B9 (Folate) 28µg
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 43mg 11%
Phosphorus 48mg
Zinc 1mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.