Description
This Cherry Banana Smoothie is a delicious and nutritious drink that is perfect for a quick breakfast or a refreshing snack. Packed with cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, and almond milk, this smoothie is creamy, fruity, and satisfying.
Ingredients
Frozen Cherries:
1 cup
Ripe Banana:
1
Plain Greek Yogurt:
1/2 cup
Unsweetened Almond Milk (or milk of choice):
1/2 cup
Honey or Maple Syrup (optional):
1 tablespoon
Vanilla Extract:
1/2 teaspoon
Ice Cubes (optional, for a thicker texture):
1/2 cup
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Add the frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey or maple syrup (if using), and vanilla extract to a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Add Ice Cubes: Add ice cubes if desired and blend again until fully incorporated.
- Serve: Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a non-dairy yogurt.
- You can also add a scoop of protein powder or chia seeds for extra nutrition.
- Adjust sweetness to taste depending on your fruit’s ripeness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
