10+ Cherry Smoothie Recipes

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For a delicious and satisfying way to start your day or power you through the afternoon slump, try one of these Cherry Smoothies! Not only are cherries sweet and tasty, and they pair well with so many other fruits and flavors. There are countless ways to customize to find your favorite combination. So here are some cherry smoothie recipes to inspire you.

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Why You’ll Love These Cherry Smoothies

Because cherries are so sweet and intensely flavored, they truly make delicious smoothies that don’t get watered down by the milk, ice, or other ingredients you might add. Speaking of other ingredients, cherry pairs well with so many other fruits and flavors. So there are lots of cherry smoothie recipes you can try.

While smoothies can generally be a whole option, cherry smoothies are especially nutritious because of the health benefits of cherries themselves.

No matter which recipe you choose, cherry smoothies are a delicious way to jumpstart your day on the right foot. So go ahead and experiment with different flavor combinations. You are sure to find the perfect cherry smoothie for you and your family! Yes, kids love them too!

A Cherry Pit in My Smoothie?

Before making a cherry smoothie, you might wonder if you can you put frozen cherries in a blender The answer is yes! Frozen cherries will blend in both basic kitchen blenders and high-powered blenders. The key is to make sure you used pitted cherries. Your standard blender might not break up any pits, which could be a choking hazard. And the other risk is that cherry pits contain cyanide, which is toxic. So if they are broken down by the blender, it will release cyanide into your smoothie. So you want to avoid ingesting them.

FAQs

What fruits mix well with cherries?

While not necessarily the fruit combination you might think of first, adding frozen bananas to any smoothie helps to give it a rich and creamy consistency. Plus, the flavor of the bananas often gets neutralized by the other ingredients.
Cherries also pair well with other stone fruits, like peaches and nectarines. They also have a natural affinity for summer berries, such as strawberries and blueberries. And don’t discount the potential of pairing them with tropical flavors like pineapple, mango, and coconut.

What other ingredients pair well with cherries?

Because cherries do have an intense and concentrated flavor, they stand up to a lot of different ingredients, as well. Chocolate, vanilla, and almond all perfectly complement the fruit. The sweetness of honey and the tangy flavor of yogurt or cream cheese are also a great balance. So these are often found in many cherry smoothie recipes. And mint can contribute a little burst of freshness.

Now let’s get to all the cherry smoothies you’ll want to try!