Description
A refreshing and creamy cherry smoothie made with fresh or frozen cherries, natural yogurt, banana, and a hint of vanilla. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a quick, healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 300g frozen or fresh cherries, pitted
- 1 large banana, sliced
Dairy
- 150g natural yogurt
Flavoring
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 50–100ml cold water (to adjust thickness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Ensure the cherries are pitted and the banana is sliced to facilitate smooth blending.
- Blend the Ingredients: Add the cherries, banana, natural yogurt, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blitz until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Consistency: Add 50-100ml of cold water gradually while blending until the smoothie reaches your desired thickness.
- Serve or Chill: Pour the smoothie into four glasses to serve immediately, or chill it for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving if chilled.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries if fresh cherries are out of season for a colder smoothie.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding honey or a sweetener of your choice if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute natural yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Chilling the smoothie can enhance the flavor and texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: cherry smoothie, healthy smoothie, fruit smoothie, yogurt smoothie, quick breakfast, refreshing drink
