Cherry Smoothie Recipe
This Cherry Smoothie blends tart dark sweet cherries and banana with chilled cherry juice, Greek vanilla yogurt, and a touch of vanilla extract for a creamy, fruit-forward drink. The frozen cherries create a thick texture while the yogurt adds smoothness and richness. Fresh cherries and mint garnish add visual freshness and subtle aroma.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 large glasses
Amount Per Serving
Calories 363
% 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.