Description
This delicious cherry smoothie is a quick and nutritious way to boost gut health. Combining cherries, Greek yogurt, flaxseed, and cinnamon, it offers a creamy texture with a hint of natural sweetness and a powerhouse of antioxidants and fiber to support digestion and overall wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 2 cups cherries (frozen or fresh)
- 1 medium banana (can swap with mango or avocado)
Dairy & Alternatives
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (can substitute with dairy-free yogurt)
- 1 cup almond milk (or use oat, soy, or dairy milk)
Seeds & Sweeteners
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed (can substitute with chia or hemp seeds)
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (for sweetness; could use agave nectar)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, or can substitute with ginger)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the necessary ingredients: frozen or fresh cherries, Greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, flaxseed, honey or maple syrup, and cinnamon.
- Add Ingredients to Blender: Place the cherries, Greek yogurt, banana, almond milk, flaxseed, and the chosen sweetener into a high-speed blender.
- Blend the Smoothie: Blend the mixture on high for 30 to 60 seconds until it becomes creamy and smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed to ensure even blending.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the smoothie and add more sweetener if desired, then blend again briefly to mix.
- Pour and Garnish: Pour the smoothie into glasses and garnish with extra frozen cherries and a sprinkle of chia seeds or cinnamon if you like.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy the smoothie right away to experience the freshest flavors and optimal texture.
Notes
- Frozen cherries help make the smoothie cold and thick but fresh cherries can be used if preferred.
- Dairy-free yogurt options are great for a vegan or lactose-free version.
- Substitute banana with mango or avocado for different flavor and creaminess.
- Sweetener can be adjusted or omitted based on personal taste or dietary requirements.
- Cinnamon adds warmth and can be swapped with ginger for a different spice profile.
- Consume immediately to prevent separation and to enjoy the best flavor and texture.
