Cherry Banana Smoothie

4.94 from 32 votes

Thick, creamy and filled with beautiful flavors, this Cherry Banana Smoothie is perfect energy-packed morning drink! Made with fresh fruits and SUPERFOODS, without any added sugars, it's healthy, antioxidant-rich delight that is just so delicious. Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, kids-friendly.

Prep Time5 mins

Total Time5 mins

Course: Breakfast, Smoothie

Cuisine: American, International

Keyword: cherry banana smoothie, cherry smoothie

Servings: cup

Calories: 458kcal

Author: Natalie

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup cherries fresh or frozen
½ banana
1 cup almond milk
1/4 cup walnuts
1 tablespoon hemp seeds
1 teaspoon Ceylon cinnamon
Dash of ground cloves optional
Ice cubes optional
Sweetener: Maple syrup, honey or dates, optional and to taste
Toppings: cacao nibs

Instructions

If you’re using fresh cherries: Always wash cherries before you use them and don't forget to remove the pits. Carefully place them into a colander, rinse under cold water. You don't need to pat them dry. Remove the pits using hands or cherry pit remover.
Take a blender or food processor and add 1 cup of cherries, 1 cup of almond milk, ½ banana. Mix on high speed until you get even creamy texture. Add in 1/4 cup walnuts, 1 tablespoon of hemp seeds, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and dash of ground cloves, if using.
Blend again until everything is well combined.
Taste the smoothie and add sweetener if smoothie is not sweet enough. I recommend using raw honey or maple syrup, stevia or few dates.
Pour the smoothie in a serving glass and add toppings if you like. Serve with a large straw or a long ice-cream spoon.
If you’re using frozen cherries and/or banana: Follow the steps 2-3. Check consistency and add more milk if you feel that smoothie is to thick. Then proceed with steps 4 - 5.

Notes

ADDING SWEETENER: Depending on how sweet your cherries are, you may want to add 1-2 tsp of pure maple syrup, honey or few dates to the smoothie. This is totally based on your preference.
FOR A THICKER SMOOTHIE: Use frozen banana cut into pieces. You may need a bit more milk to blend, but this will give you a frosty texture.
For VEGAN: Use maple syrup or dates instead of honey.

As a measure, I used US cup (240ml).
Nutrition values are calculated without added toppings.

Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but I have endeavored to be as accurate as possible.

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