5 Minute Cherry Banana Smoothie

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

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

We are also loving this strawberry smoothie and this mango smoothie.

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. 

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

Here is is the simple list of ingredients you’ll need to make this cherry banana smoothie recipe.

• Frozen cherries – frozen cherries are the base of this smoothie recipe. You can buy frozen cherries in almost any grocery store in the frozen foods section.
• Bananas – the addition of the fresh banana gives this smoothie drink a nice creamy, thick consistency plus added nutrients. If you prefer an even thicker smoothie you can freeze the banana in advance.
• Greek yogurt – full fat or nonfat Greek yogurt adds a nice thick, and tangy taste and texture to this smoothie recipe. If you need to keep this smoothie dairy free then use dairy free Greek yogurt.
• Almond milk – plain almond milk is added to help blend all the ingredients nicely. Although I used almond milk, any milk will work in this recipe.
• Chocolate protein powder – I love adding protein powder to my smoothies for that extra hit of protein and they actually add some nice flavor too! I used Clean Simple Eats chocolate protein powder. Make sure to use a protein powder that tastes great!
• Chia Seeds – I added chia seeds for extra fiber and nutrients plus they help thicken the smoothie as well. You could also use blended flax seeds.

How to make a cherry banana smoothie

Here is a summary with step by step photos for how to make the amazing smoothie recipe. Get the complete list of ingredients and detailed instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Cherry 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 like to use Kefir or you can also use Greek Yogurt.
• 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.
• Make it dairy free – sub the yogurt with dairy free yogurt.
• 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

Did you make this banana cherry 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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