Cherry Smoothie
Updated Jun 20, 2026
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This cherry smoothie recipe is thick, creamy, and naturally sweet. Made 6 ingredients including frozen cherries, banana, Greek yogurt and milk, this cherry fruit smoothie is an easy healthy breakfast or snack that’s easy to make in 5 minutes.
Cherries are my oldest daughter’s favorite fruit, so naturally I had to create an amazing cherry smoothie recipe for her (and you of course)!
Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast, snack or pre-bedtime treat, this cherry fruit smoothie is the perfect choice! It’s easy to make in 5 minutes with 6 ingredients, protein packed, and loaded with tons of sweet cherries!
Why You’ll Love This Cherry Smoothie Recipe
- Easy to make in 5 minutes
- Naturally sweetened with fruit.
- Rich in protein
- Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or post-workout fuel.
- Easy to customize with spinach, protein powder, chia seeds, or flax.
- Made with frozen cherries for a thick, creamy texture.
This is an amazing smoothie. Could cheer someone up on a bad day.
– Tory
Health Benefits of Cherries
Cherries aren’t just delicious, they’re packed with nutrients making this cherry smoothie and ideal drink for any time of the day or night!
- Rich in antioxidants – Cherries get their deep red color from anthocyanins, antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.
- High in Vitamin C – Cherries are a great source of vitamin C, which supports a healthy immune system!
- Post-workout recovery – The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties of cherries can reduce muscle damage and soreness after workouts.
- Sleep Aid: Both sweet and tart cherries are natural sources of melatonin, making this cherry smoothie an excellent nighttime snack to help you get better rest.
Cherry Smoothie: Ingredients & Substitutions
- Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
- Greek yogurt. use your favorite yogurt! I suggest full-fat for the best results. Vanilla or cherry flavored varieties are great choices too.
- Frozen cherries. I recommend using frozen sweet cherries. Frozen tart cherries also work well if you prefer a slightly more tart smoothie. You can use fresh cherries that have been frozen or simply use fresh cherries and add some ice during blending for a thick cold smoothie.
- Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
- Vanilla extract. vanilla beans or paste work well too.
- Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
How to Make a Cherry Smoothie
We’ll walk through this cherry smoothie recipe step-by-step, and don’t forget to watch the video.
Use a Vitamix
For the best smoothies I recommend using a Vitamix blender. Check out this Vitamix Buying Guide to learn why I chose Vitamix 10+ years ago and never looked back!
Add Ingredients to Blending Container
Begin by adding all the ingredients in the order listed in the cherry smoothie recipe to the container of a Vitamix blender (or another high-powered blender).
Add the milk first, then the rest of the ingredients, for easy blending. Then add the honey on top of the frozen fruit so that it doesn’t get stuck to the bottom of the blending container.
Cherry Smoothie Optional Mix-Ins
You can add some nutritional boosters to this cherry smoothie, here are some suggestions.
- Cinnamon. I made this optional because not everyone loves cinnamon in their smoothies, however adding ¼ teaspoon makes it taste a little bit like a cold cherry pie – which I am totally here for.
- Greens. Adding 1 cup of spinach or mixed greens, won’t effect the taste or texture of this smoothie at all. It will change the color, so keep that in mind.
- Protein powder. Adding a scoop of vanilla or chocolate protein powder (think black forest smoothie) is a great choice.
- Chia seeds. for some extra protein and fiber, add 1 tablespoon chia seeds and drink the smoothie immediately.
- Nut butter. some cashew butter or almond butter (or homemade vanilla almond butter) are great choices.
- Bee Pollen. I love putting this in my smoothies for flavor and nutrients.
Blend the Cherry Smoothie
Once the ingredients are in the blending container, secure the lid and blend until the mixture is smooth – starting on low speed and increasing to high. Use the tamper to press the ingredients to the blades (if using a Vitamix).
Serve
Then pour the cherry fruit smoothie into 2-4 glasses and serve immediately. You can top with extra cherries, bee pollen, a sprinkle of chia seeds, slices of bananas, etc.
How to Store a Cherry Fruit Smoothie
You can store leftover cherry smoothie in a glass jar with a lid for up to 1 day in the refrigerator or 1 month in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
More Smoothie Recipes
If you love this recipe, you need to try my other healthy smoothies!
- The best green smoothie
- Pear smoothie
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie
- Carrot fruit smoothie
- Kale Fruit Smoothie
- Protein smoothie or Greek yogurt smoothie
Cherry Smoothie Recipe FAQs
Yes. If using fresh cherries, pit them first and add a some ice to create a cold, thick smoothie.
I recommend starting with 1 cup of spinach.
Yes, just use a large blending container or blend it in two batches.
If you want to add more fruit, here are some suggestions:
Strawberries
Blueberries
Blackberries
Raspberries
Peaches
Yes, you can sub additional fruit, avocado or more yogurt for the banana.
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Cherry Smoothie Recipe
Video
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 ½ cups cherries pitted and frozen (10 oz)
- 1 banana frozen
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Optional add ins
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 Tablespoon chia seeds
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Put ingredients in the order listed in the container of a Vitamix, or another high-powered blender.
- Secure the lid and blend, starting on low speed and increasing to high, for 50-60 seconds or until the mixture is smooth.
- Pour into 4 glasses and enjoy.
Notes
- Almond milk. use your favorite milk – whole milk, 2%, coconut milk, etc.
- Greek yogurt. use your favorite yogurt! I suggest full-fat for the best results. Vanilla or cherry flavored varieties are great choices too.
- Frozen cherries. I recommend using frozen sweet cherries. Frozen tart cherries also work well if you prefer a slightly more tart smoothie. You can use fresh cherries that have been frozen or simply use fresh cherries and add some ice during blending for a thick cold smoothie.
- Frozen Banana. Adding frozen banana to smoothies is the best way to sweeten and impart a smooth texture. Using frozen banana instead of ice ensures the flavor isn’t watered down.
- Vanilla extract. vanilla beans or paste work well too.
- Honey. maple syrup is a good substitute for honey.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
It was so good I would do it again and I gave it five star review so that’s really good
I’m so happy you love it Natalia!
Awesome
This is an amazing smoothie. Could cheer someone up on a bad day. It was loved by my family and they wanted more so I sent it to mom because I’m youth and I did write this
My kids and I loved the rich cherry flavor of this delicious smoothie. Two of us found it to be too sweet, which I addressed through addition of a bit more yogurt, a bit of lemon juice, and several ice cubes.
You truly have the best smoothie recipes. I can’t wait to try it.