Short Description
A thick, creamy smoothie made with frozen banana, fresh cherries, pineapple, almond milk, and chia seeds—lightly sweetened and easy to enjoy anytime.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
You’ll love how simple and refreshing this smoothie is. It blends frozen fruit and almond milk into a naturally sweet and portable drink, with chia seeds adding fiber and texture. Perfect for a quick breakfast, post-workout boost, or midday pick-me-up!
Ingredients
(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)
- 3 cubes of ice
- 1 frozen banana
- 1 cup fresh cherries (pitted)
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- ½ cup almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Directions
- Combine Ingredients
Add ice, frozen banana, cherries, pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, and optional maple syrup into a blender. - Blend
Cover and blend on high until smooth—about 30 seconds. - Taste and Adjust
Taste the smoothie and add more maple syrup if desired. - Serve Immediately
Pour into a glass and enjoy right away.
Servings And Timing
- Serves: 1 large or 2 small smoothies
- Prep Time: ~5 minutes
- Total Time: ~5 minutes
Variations
- Fruit Substitutions: Swap cherries or pineapple with strawberries, mango, or berries.
- Milk Alternatives: Use coconut milk, oat milk, or regular dairy milk.
- Boosters: Add a scoop of protein powder, a tablespoon of nut butter, or a dash of cinnamon.
- Greens Version: Add a handful of spinach or kale for extra nutrients—flavor remains sweet and fruity.
- Thicker Texture: For a thicker drinkable smoothie, add more frozen banana or ice.
Storage/Reheating
- Fridge: Best enjoyed fresh. You can chill for up to 24 hours, though texture may separate—just stir before drinking.
- Freezing: Freeze leftovers in a sealed jar. Thaw partially, then blend again until smooth.
FAQs
1. Can I use all frozen fruit?
Yes! Replace fresh cherries with frozen for a thicker consistency. Other fruits can be fully frozen too.
2. What does the chia seed do?
Chia seeds add fiber, omega-3s, and a slight chia geliness that makes the smoothie more satisfying.
3. Do I have to use maple syrup?
No—maple syrup is optional. The smoothie is naturally sweet from the ripe banana and fruit.
4. Can I make this dairy-free?
Yes—using almond milk (or oat, soy, coconut milk) keeps it plant-based and creamy.
5. How thick should it be?
Smooth, thick, but still pourable. Add more ice or frozen banana for thickness; thin with extra milk if too dense.
6. Can kids drink this?
Yes—it’s nutritious, sweet, and fun to drink. You can skip the maple syrup for less sugar.
7. Can I add protein powder?
Absolutely—add your favorite scoop to the blender for a protein-packed version.
8. Is it vegan?
Yes—this smoothie is vegan as written (maple syrup included).
9. Can I meal prep this?
Yes—pre-portion and freeze the fruit and ice, then just blend with milk and chia when ready.
10. Can I add spinach or kale?
Yes! A handful of leafy greens is a great way to sneak in extra nutrients without affecting flavor.
Conclusion
This Cherry Smoothie is creamy, fruity, and refreshing—packed with natural sweetness and good-for-you ingredients. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal go-to for breakfast, snack, or anytime refreshment. Smoothie on!
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Cherry Smoothie
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small smoothies
- Diet: Vegan
Description
A thick, creamy smoothie made with frozen banana, fresh cherries, pineapple, almond milk, and chia seeds—lightly sweetened and easy to enjoy anytime.
Ingredients
3 cubes of ice
1 frozen banana
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted
1 cup chopped pineapple
½ cup almond milk
1 tablespoon chia seeds
Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup
Instructions
- Add ice, frozen banana, cherries, pineapple, almond milk, chia seeds, and maple syrup (if using) to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed by adding more maple syrup.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries or pineapple for a thicker smoothie.
- Substitute almond milk with oat, soy, coconut, or dairy milk as preferred.
- Add protein powder, nut butter, or cinnamon for extra nutrition.
- Incorporate spinach or kale for a green smoothie boost.
- For meal prep, freeze fruit and ice in portions ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
