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Banana Cherry Smoothie: A Delicious and Nutritious Recipe for Your Morning Boost

This Cherry Banana Smoothie is a creamy, nutritious blend of ripe bananas, sweet cherries, and Greek yogurt, making it a perfect refreshing breakfast or snack. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s easily customizable to fit your taste preferences!

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 ripe bananas
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries (pitted)
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain or vanilla)
  • 1 cup almond milk (or any milk of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional, for added nutrition)
  • Ice cubes (optional, for a thicker smoothie)

Instructions

  1. Select Your Bananas: Choose two ripe bananas with a few brown spots for optimal sweetness.
  2. Prepare the Cherries: Wash and pit fresh cherries or ensure frozen cherries are pitted.
  3. Gather Your Other Ingredients: Measure out Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and chia seeds.
  4. Add the Bananas: Peel and break the bananas into chunks, placing them in the blender first.
  5. Incorporate the Cherries: Add the prepared cherries to the blender.
  6. Pour in the Yogurt: Add one cup of Greek yogurt for creaminess and protein.
  7. Add the Milk: Pour in one cup of almond milk, adjusting for desired thickness.
  8. Sweeten It Up: Optionally add honey or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
  9. Flavor It: Add one teaspoon of vanilla extract for enhanced flavor.
  10. Boost with Chia Seeds: Toss in one tablespoon of chia seeds for added nutrition.
  11. Ice It Up: Add ice cubes if you prefer a thicker, colder smoothie.
  12. Blend It All Together: Blend on high for 30-60 seconds until smooth and creamy.
  13. Taste Test: Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness or consistency as needed.
  14. Adjust Consistency: Add more almond milk if too thick, or more yogurt/ice if too thin.
  15. Choose Your Glasses: Select your favorite glasses or mason jars for serving.
  16. Pour and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with cherries or banana slices if desired.
  17. Enjoy Immediately: Serve fresh with a straw or spoon, and enjoy!

Notes

  • Store any leftover smoothie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Shake or stir before drinking.
  • Freeze portions in ice cube trays for easy smoothie prep later. Blend frozen cubes with milk or yogurt when ready.
  • Author: Clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes