The delicious blueberry cherry smoothie is a ridiculously easy and gluten free recipe that gets ready in just a few minutes. Ideal as an after-school snack or as a light breakfast.
Nothing can be as easy as a smoothie to prepare, a refreshing and fruity drink to enjoy anytime. The best part is you may not need any sweetener if you pick sweeter cherries and blueberries, making it a great choice for people on a diet.
Although bananas are usually an essential ingredient in smoothie recipes, this version of a blueberry cherry smoothie tastes just as good without them.
Fresh blueberries and cherries, when combined with greek yogurt make the smoothie incredibly delicious and nutritious. It is essential to use greek yogurt as it boosts the protein content and elevates the flavour of the smoothie.
Why do we love this smoothie?
Nutritious and flavourful
Gets ready in 5 minutes
Kid-friendly recipe
Ingredients
- Fresh Fruits: Fresh cherries and blueberries.
- Sweetener: I’ve used maple syrup but feel free to use any other sweetener.
- Yogurt: I’ve used greek yogurt as it makes smoothie creamy.
- Milk and Pantry Ingredients: Almond milk has been used here but any milk could be used. I’ve used vanilla extract for extra flavour.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to make blueberry cherry smoothie?
Place the blueberries, cherries, yogurt, vanilla extract, maple syrup and milk in a blender.
Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and well combined.
If the mixture is too thick, you can add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup.
Pour cherry blueberry smoothie into glasses and enjoy!
Check out more cherry recipes – mango cherry popsicles, cherry ice cream, cherry crisp and cherry overnight oats.
Substitutions and Variations
Sweetener: You can substitute any other sweetener you like for the maple syrup, such as agave syrup or coconut sugar.
Milk: You can use any dairy or plant-based milk you have on hand, I’ve used almond milk.
Seeds: Hulled hemp seeds and flaxmeal are excellent sources of fibre. Add it in blender along with other ingredients.
Nut Butter: Try peanut or almond butter for extra healthy fats and protein.
Vegan: For a vegan version, use plant-based yogurt and milk.
See this blueberry raspberry smoothie and blueberry breakfast quesadilla recipes on my website!
Storage
The cherry berry smoothie is best enjoyed right away. Leftover smoothie, however, might be stored for later use.
This cherry berry smoothie should be consumed within a day of being refrigerated in an airtight container or jar with a cover. Before you drink it, be sure to stir the smoothie well.
Tips and Tricks
Yogurt: Ensure to use greek yogurt as it works well for adding a creamy texture and thickness to smoothies.
Balance Sweetness: Adjust sweetener to suit your taste. If your fruits are naturally sweet, you may not need any additional sweeteners, but a small amount of maple syrup could enhance the overall flavour.
Liquid Consistency: Adjust the milk to get the required consistency.
Too thick: thin it up by adding extra milk.
Too thin: add more fruits or greek yogurt to thicken the smoothie.
FAQ
I wouldn’t suggest using Ice cubes as they change the smoothie’s texture. Instead, to make a thick and extremely refreshing smoothie, use frozen blueberries or cherries. Use a high-speed blender or a food processor capable of processing frozen fruits.
I would suggest using greek yogurt as it makes smoothie thick and gives a creamy texture and boosts protein. Plain yogurt may not make the smoothie thick.
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Blueberry Cherry Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
1 Cup = 250ml ; 1 Tablespoon = 15ml ; 1 Teaspoon = 5ml
- 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
- 1 Cup Fresh Cherries
- 1 Cup Almond Milk
- ½ Cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Place the blueberries, cherries, yogurt, vanilla extract, maple syrup and milk in a blender.1 Cup Fresh Blueberries, 1 Cup Fresh Cherries, 1 Cup Almond Milk, ½ Cup Greek Yogurt, 2 Teaspoons Maple Syrup, 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Blend the ingredients on high speed until smooth and well combined. If the mixture is too thick, you can add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the smoothie and adjust sweetness if necessary by adding more maple syrup.
- Pour cherry blueberry smoothie into glasses and enjoy!
Notes
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