Cherry Smoothie Recipe
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Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Description
The Cherry Smoothie Recipe combines fruity ingredients to create a refreshing smoothie with a balance of tart and sweet flavors. Using cherry juice and frozen dark sweet cherries provides a pronounced cherry taste and icy texture, enhanced by the natural sweetness and creaminess of banana and vanilla-flavored Greek yogurt. A splash of vanilla extract deepens the flavor complexity.
The smoothie is prepared quickly in a high-speed blender, first blending on low then high to ensure a fully uniform, smooth consistency. It's served cold, making it a suitable choice for a cooling beverage or light snack. Garnishing with fresh cherries and mint sprigs adds a subtle herbal note and a pleasant presentation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry juice chilled
- 1 banana in half, cut
- 2 cups dark sweet cherries frozen
- 1 cup Greek yogurt vanilla flavor
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or almond extract
Garnish:
- Cherry fresh
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Add the juice, banana, frozen cherries, yogurt, and vanilla to a high-speed blender.
- Cover with the lid and blend on low and after that on high speed, until completely smooth.
- Pour into 2 glasses and serve topped with fresh cherries and mint sprigs.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2large glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 363kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 54mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1026mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 62g | 124% |
| Vitamin A | 126IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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