Cherry Smoothie Recipe With Yogurt And Without Banana
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
2 glass
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Calories
312 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
International
Cherry Smoothie Recipe With Yogurt And Without Banana
Description
The smoothie is made by blending pitted morello cherries, Greek-style yogurt, nut butter (such as peanut, almond, or hazelnut), optional coconut sugar or honey, chia seeds, and a liquid medium. Morello cherries bring a tart and robust cherry flavor, contrasting the creamy yogurt. Nut butter adds richness and healthy fats, while chia seeds introduce texture and fiber.
The blending process results in a thick, smooth drink with balanced sweetness and a pleasant creaminess. The absence of banana allows the cherry flavor to be prominent, supported by the chosen sweetener if needed. Coconut water or sparkling water as a liquid adds mild flavor notes and hydration benefits.
This smoothie works well as a refreshing breakfast or snack, particularly suited to cherry lovers or anyone avoiding banana. It can be tailored to personal taste by adjusting sweetener amount or nut butter type.
Sweetness can be omitted or reduced depending on the natural tartness of the cherries. Using different nut butters changes the flavor profile—hazelnut or peanut butter are personal favorites. Selecting coconut or sparkling water as liquid enhances flavor complexity beyond plain water.
Ingredients
- 1 cup morello cherries frozen or fresh pitted ones.
- ½ cup Greek yogurt style
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar optional. See the note, or palm sugar, or honey
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons nut butter see the note.
- 1 ½ cups spring mineral water sparkling water, coconut water or drinking water (see the note, or still water
Instructions
- Place the cherries in the blender.
- Add in the yoghurt, nut butter, sugar or honey (if using), and chia seeds.
- Pour in the liquid. And blend it all for about 2 minutes or until you get a nice thick smoothie.
Notes
- Adjust or omit coconut sugar or honey depending on the natural sweetness of the cherries used.
- You can substitute peanut, almond, or hazelnut butter based on personal preference.
- Using coconut water or sparkling water as the liquid adds extra flavor compared to still water.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2glass
Amount Per Serving
Calories 312 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 312kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 20mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 37g | 74% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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