Christmas Cherry Bars
This Cherry Smoothie is a refreshing, antioxidant-rich drink made with juicy cherries, banana, and yogurt. It’s smooth, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 large or 2 small smoothies 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup frozen or fresh pitted cherries
- 1 banana (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or plant-based yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk of choice (almond, oat, dairy, etc.)
- 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
Instructions
- Add cherries, banana, yogurt, and milk to a blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust sweetness by adding honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Add ice cubes if a thicker texture is preferred, and blend again.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Garnish with fresh cherries if available.
Notes
- Use frozen cherries for a colder, thicker smoothie.
- Add vanilla extract, protein powder, or cocoa powder for flavor variations.
- For a vegan version, use plant-based milk and yogurt and maple syrup.
- Can be stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours; shake before drinking.
- Add seeds or nut butter for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 smoothie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://tastyera.com/christmas-cherry-bars/