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    Pinch Me Good! » Breakfast » 5 Minute Cherry Banana Smoothie

    5 Minute Cherry Banana Smoothie

    January 30, 2022 by Amy Estes 2 Comments

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    Healthy Cherry Smoothie in a mason jar with fresh cherries an sliced banana on top of it.

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    This cherry banana smoothie is packed with good for you ingredients like frozen cherries, bananas, chia seeds, protein powder and kefir. It is loaded with cherry chocolate goodness and it is the best healthy sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.

    Cherry banana smoothie in clear mason jar, topped with sliced banana and a fresh cherry.  With another smoothie in a jar and sliced banana behind it.

    I have been so excited to share this cherry smoothie recipe because it is just that good! My kids, my husband, my sisters and my mom all went crazy over this recipe. In fact they have been begging me to post it!

    This recipe even convinced one of my sisters to finally buy a blender, just so she can make it! It is just the perfect healthy, sweet treat that you can actually eat every day if you want.

    I surprisingly prefer a smoothie like this one rather than ice cream since I know that I will feel much better after I eat it. Plus if you enjoy this smoothie in the evening it may help you sleep better. Check out the benefits of eating cherries below. 

    Cherry smoothie in a jar with sliced banana and a cherry on top of it, with sliced banana and a jar of milk behind it.

    Are cherries good for you?

    Yes! Cherries contain lots of vitamins like vitamin A and C as well as antioxidants. One of the things that blew me away was that cherries can actually help you sleep better since they contain melatonin.

    Cherries also help improve muscle recovery, have anti inflammatory properties and can help protect your heart against heart disease. Check out this article on the Benefits of Eating Cherries to learn more.

    Ingredients needed to make this Cherry Banana Smoothie

    Round white bowl of frozen cherries with a bowl of sliced banana, small pitcher or milk, bowl of protein powder, chia seeds and pitcher of kefir in front of it.  With labels for each ingredient above it.

    How to make a cherry banana smoothie

    1. Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender. Adding the liquids first to make it easier to blend.
    2. Place the lid onto the blender and blend on high until smooth.
    3. Divide into glass and enjoy immediately.

    Smoothie making tips and variations

    • Use a mix of fresh and frozen fruit for the best consistency. I love the mix of frozen cherries and fresh banana in this recipe.
    • Add a healthy fat to balance everything out. In this recipe I used Kefir or you can also use Greek Yogurt. Use coconut milk for the vegan version.
    • Add a protein to keep you fuller longer. I used a vegan chocolate protein powder which also gives this healthy smoothie a nice chocolate flavor.
    • Blend it up in a high speed blender until smooth and enjoy it right away!

    More healthy smoothie recipes to try!

    • 4 Ingredient Green Smoothie
    • 5 Minute Strawberry Banana Smoothie
    • 5 Ingredient Mango Banana Smoothie
    • Simple Mixed Berry Smoothie
    Purple Smoothie in mason jars with cherries around it and sliced banana on a plate behind it.

    Did you make this smoothie recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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    5 Minute Cherry Banana Smoothie


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    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 2 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This cherry banana smoothie is packed with good for you ingredients like frozen cherries, bananas, chia seeds, protein powder and kefir. It is loaded with cherry chocolate goodness and it is the best healthy sweet treat for breakfast or dessert.


    Ingredients

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    • 2 cups of frozen cherries
    • 1 medium ripe banana 
    • 1/2 cup coconut or almond milk
    • 1/4 cup kefir or plain greek yogurt
    • 1 scoop chocolate protein powder – I used a vegan protein powder
    • 2 teaspoons chia seeds

    Instructions

    1. Add all smoothie ingredients to a blender. Adding the liquids first to make it easier to blend.
    2. Place the lid onto the blender and blend on high until smooth.
    3. Divide into glass and enjoy immediately.

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    Notes

    • Enjoy this smoothie immediately for the best results.
    • You can use frozen banana as well as frozen cherries if you like.
    • Use coconut milk or coconut yogurt in place of the kefir or greek yogurt to make this recipe vegan friendly. 
    • Prep Time: 5 minute
    • Category: Healthy Breakfast
    • Method: Blended
    • Cuisine: American

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    Filed Under: Breakfast, Favorite Winter Recipes, Gluten-Free, Healthy Desserts, Kid-Friendly

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    1. Lou

      February 2, 2022 at 5:32 am

      This is yummy and creamy delicious. Love it.

      ★★★★★

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      • Amy

        February 9, 2022 at 9:55 am

        Hi Lou! I am so glad you liked it.

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