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    Cherry smoothie recipe with yogurt and walnuts

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    Cherry smoothie recipe with yogurt and walnuts! This 4-ingredient cherry yogurt smoothie makes an easy and delicious breakfast or snack.

    A photo of a cherry smoothie with fresh cherries and walnuts on top.

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    Hey, Rhubarbarians! I'm back at it with another easy smoothie recipe! This blog has seen a lot of them through the seasons. Some favorites include a rhubarb smoothie, a pumpkin smoothie, and a creamy orange smoothie. I drink a smoothie every single day, so I'm always coming up with new combos. This time: a cherry smoothie with yogurt!

    This is a thick and creamy smoothie that's perfect for a quick breakfast. Loaded with fiber and protein so it keeps you nice and full.

    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love this
    • Ingredients and equipment
    • Step by step instructions
    • Serving suggestions
    • Recipe tips and substitutions
    • Make ahead, storing, and freezing
    • FAQs
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    Why you'll love this

    This combo: cherries, walnuts, and yogurt. It's MAGIC. Super sweet cherries, nutty walnuts, creamy yogurt, and a bit of sweetness from maple syrup. It all just goes together so well. Superfoods and healthy fats that taste like dessert. HUZZAH!

    The cherry flavor is amazing! Oh, and there's no banana!

    This recipe makes a large very cherry smoothie, about 16 ounces, but the recipe is easily adjustable so that you can make a large batch and keep it in the fridge for grab and go breakfasts.

    What do cherries go with? Cherries are sweet, but full of flavor. They pair well with creamy yogurt, nuts, chocolate, cinnamon, and other summer produce.

    Ingredients and equipment

    Here's what you need to make a yogurt cherry smoothie at home! Full ingredients and instructions are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article

    Ingredients:

    • Plain yogurt. I like to use full fat yogurt or greek yogurt to make the smoothie extra creamy.
    • Cherries. Go for sweet dark cherries rather than tart cherries. Fresh or frozen cherries are fine.
    • Walnuts. Raw and unsalted if possible.
    • Maple syrup. Optional, but tasty!

    Equipment:

    • High speed blender
    • Measuring cups
    • Measuring spoons
    • Glass for serving
    • Spatula. Possibly for scraping the smoothie out of the blender.
    A picture of the top of a cherry smoothie with yogurt, fresh cherries, and walnuts on top.

    Step by step instructions

    This 4 ingredient cherry smoothie is super quick and easy to make. Here's how. Full instructions are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of this article

    • Add the cherries, yogurt, walnuts, and maple syrup if using to a high speed blender.
    • Blend until very smooth.
    • Pour the smoothie into a large serving glass.
    • Enjoy!

    Serving suggestions

    Enjoy this smoothie as a healthy breakfast or a snack!

    If serving for breakfast, I consider this recipe one serving. It's about 16 ounces, which is a large amount, but will keep you full.

    If serving for a snack, I consider this two servings. One serving is 8 ounces.

    To make it even more filling, add flax seeds, chia seeds, protein powder, or a handful of rolled oats to your smoothie!

    Make it a smoothie bowl: Add the smoothie a large bowl and top with fresh cherries, fresh berries, sliced peaches, any fresh fruit of your choice, chopped nuts, flax or chia seeds, cacao nibs, cocoa powder, etc. So many options!

    More smoothie recipes to try:

    • Vegan strawberry pistachio smoothie
    • Banana raspberry walnut smoothie
    • Earl grey blackberry smoothie

    Recipe tips and substitutions

    • If you like banana in your smoothies, go ahead and add one! Better yet, add a frozen banana.
    • You can add some flax or chia seeds for added protein.
    • If you're using fresh cherries, add a handful of ice.
    • You can omit the maple syrup or swap it for your favorite sweetener.
    • Swap the walnuts for your almonds or your favorite nut butter if that's what you have.
    • Be sure to use sweet cherries and not pie cherries. I like frozen dark sweet cherries.
    • Make a vegan cherry smoothie by using your favorite plant based yogurt or coconut milk.
    • For a super sweet treat, swap the yogurt for vanilla greek yogurt.
    • If your smoothie is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water.
    • For a thicker smoothie, try adding more yogurt or frozen fruit (or a banana).

    Make ahead, storing, and freezing

    Make ahead: You can adjust the serving size in the recipe card to make a large batch of cherry smoothie for meal prep. After blending, pour the smoothie into your desired containers and store in the refrigerator until ready to grab and serve. Note: the smoothie will thin out as it sits in the fridge

    Storing: Store any leftover smoothie in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve as is or thicken the smoothie with ice in a blender.

    Freezing: To freeze for later, make the smoothie per the instructions and then freeze in a sealed freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator or blend in the blender before serving. The consistency may be grainy after freezing due to the yogurt.

    FAQs

    How do I make this vegan?

    Choose your favorite dairy free yogurt or use full fat coconut milk.

    How do I make this gluten free?

    This recipe is gluten free!

    Can I use canned cherries

    Canned cherries are usually sweetened and stored in juice. You can use canned, but omit the maple syrup and be aware that the smoothie will be sweet. Be sure to add a cup of ice to your smoothie.

    A landscape photo of a yogurt cherry smoothie on a red and white napkin.

    More recipes to try:

    • Pumpkin cranberry bread with rye flour and pepitas
    • 5-minute pumpkin spice oatmeal
    • Baked apples and pears with cranberries and pecans
    • Creamy pumpkin popsicles with yogurt and granola

    Did you make this recipe? Leave us a review and star rating in the comments below! We read every single review and appreciate your feedback.

    Recipe

    A square photo of a cherry smoothie on a red and white plaid napkin with fresh cherries and walnuts on top.

    Cherry smoothie recipe with yogurt and walnuts

    Trish Bozeman
    Cherry smoothie recipe with yogurt and walnuts! This 4-ingredient cherry yogurt smoothie makes an easy and delicious breakfast or snack.
    4.89 from 9 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Drinks, smoothie, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 cups
    Calories 222 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup yogurt of your choice
    • 1 cup pitted sweet dark cherries fresh or frozen
    • ¼ cup unsalted raw walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
      ¾ cup yogurt of your choice, 1 cup pitted sweet dark cherries, ¼ cup unsalted raw walnuts, 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional)
    • Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy.

    Notes

    • If you like banana in your smoothies, go ahead and add one!
    • You can add some flax or chia seeds for added protein.
    • If you're using fresh cherries, add a handful of ice.
    • You can omit the maple syrup or swap it for your favorite sweetener.
    • Swap the walnuts for your almonds or your favorite nut butter if that's what you have.
    • Be sure to use sweet cherries and not pie cherries. I like frozen dark sweet cherries.
    • Make the smoothie vegan by using your favorite plant based yogurt or coconut milk.
    • If your smoothie is too thick, thin it out with a bit of water.
    • If your smoothie is too thin, try adding more yogurt or frozen fruit (or a banana).

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 6gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 383mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 5.3mgCalcium: 145mgIron: 0.7mg
    Keyword cherries, fruit smoothie, vegetarian
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    1. Debra

      July 10, 2019 at 6:14 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome....I just bought a giant bag of organic frozen cherries from Costco. The weather has been so warm, I've been making a lot of smoothies. Almond yogurt plus the walnuts is a wonderful way to get some protein in.

      Reply
    2. Jenni LeBaron

      July 08, 2019 at 9:36 pm

      5 stars
      I like to start almost every morning with a smoothie and love this fresh combo to shake things up. Walnuts give such great flavor and texture and cherries are on point for this season! What a great, simple, and healthy smoothie recipe!

      Reply
    3. Daniela

      July 08, 2019 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      Yum! The flavors in the smoothie sound so delicious! I went a bit cherry crazy at the farmers market this weekend, so I was glad to come across this recipe. They would be perfect in this delicious smoothie. I love the addition of the walnuts too!

      Reply
    4. Tracy

      July 08, 2019 at 4:59 am

      5 stars
      Delicious! So genius to add the little bit of maple syrup, what a great touch! I’d never put it in smoothies before! Checking out that superfood smoothie now, too!!

      Reply
    5. Pam Greer

      July 06, 2019 at 11:59 am

      5 stars
      This is the best smoothie!! I made it without the maple syrup and it was plenty sweet enough! Our new favorite smoothie!

      Reply
    6. tina

      July 06, 2019 at 7:05 am

      5 stars
      We love cherries, I am so glad I came across your recipe! I'm going to surprise my hubby with it, it has everything he likes. This is definitely guilt-free dessert, a definite winner.

      Reply
    7. Gloria

      July 03, 2019 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      YES....just the type of recipe we need. With it getting hotter out there, cool meals are what we are looking for. In fact, some days I don't even feel like eating. This is the perfect solution. Cold, delicious, easy to make and nutritious too.

      Reply

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