Cherry Strawberry Smoothie
This cherry strawberry smoothie is a delicious, super-easy to make smoothie packed with fresh or frozen cherries and strawberries and high in protein. Sweet, creamy and drinks like a milkshake, a cherry smoothie is the perfect breakfast, snack or anytime meal. Only 5 simple ingredients, this strawberry cherry smoothie comes together in just 5 minutes. Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free
Servings 1
Calories 325kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup frozen dark sweet cherries
- 1 cup dairy free milk
- 1 serving vanilla vegan protein powder or 1/4 cup of oats
- 2 tbsp cashews
Instructions
- Start by measuring out the ingredients into the blender in the order listed.
- Blend until smooth.
Notes
Top tips
- Use frozen cherries and strawberries for a super thick and creamy smoothie. If you are using these fresh summer fruits make sure to pit your cherries and remove the leafy green tops from the strawberries before adding them to the smoothie. Be sure to also add about 1/2 - 1 cup of ice to get the same creamy texture.
- Vanilla protein powder helps to thicken the smoothie and also adds a subtle sweetness to the smoothie. You can omit the protein powder and add about 1/4 cup of rolled oats to get the same thick, creamy texture. Note: you may want to add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup for sweetness.
- If the smoothie is too thick, add more liquid. If the smoothie seems to thin, you can add 1/4 cup of oats or 1/2 cup of ice and re-blend the smoothie until thick.
- Crushed ice – give this smoothie extra chill.
- Nut butter (or seed butter) – add almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, tahini or sunbutter by the scoop or drizzled for added healthy fats.
- Coconut flakes – you can use regular shredded coconut flakes or toasted coconut flakes.
- Avocado - add 1/2 of an avocado for added fiber and healthy fats.
- Coconut water in place of dairy free milk to add more electrolytes (potassium, sodium, magnesium) which are great for muscle recovery or hydration during the hot summer months.
- Veggies – add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of frozen cauliflower rice, spinach, kale, zucchini (fresh or frozen) or beets.
- Fresh fruit – add your choice of sliced strawberries, blueberries, cherries, banana, strawberries, blackberries
- Drizzle of maple syrup or honey
- Granola or cereal for crunch
- Bee pollen
- Chopped nuts or seeds
- Coconut flakes (regular or toasted)
- Drizzle of tahini, sunbutter, cashew butter or almond butter
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 17g
