Ingredients
– 2 cups frozen or fresh pitted cherries
– 1 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
– 1 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
– 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
– ½ teaspoon almond extract
– Ice cubes (optional, for thicker texture)
– Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
– Fresh cherry, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating this fantastic Cherry Smoothie Recipe that Tastes like Cherry Pie is a simple process. Just follow these steps:
1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all ingredients on your countertop.
2. Add Cherries: Place the frozen or fresh cherries into the blender.
3. Add Yogurt: Scoop in the yogurt of your choice. If you’re using plain yogurt, vanilla will add an extra flavor boost.
4. Add Milk: Pour in the milk slowly to achieve your desired consistency. You can start with one cup and adjust based on preference.
5. Sweeten: Add honey or maple syrup if you like your smoothie sweeter; otherwise, the natural flavor of cherries will shine through.
6. Incorporate Almond Extract: Drizzle in the almond extract to mimic the flavor of cherry pie.
7. Blend: Secure the blender lid and blend on high until smooth and creamy. Pause to scrape down the sides if needed.
8. Check Consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more milk; if too thin, toss in some ice cubes and blend again until smooth.
9. Taste: Taste your smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary.
10. Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses. Optionally, top with whipped cream and garnished with a fresh cherry.
This step-by-step guide ensures a flawless outcome every time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Total Time: 15 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 5g