A Very Berry Cherry Smoothie is a treat you won’t soon forget!
I am very fortunate that my kids enjoy dairy products. They love yogurt in particular and have one almost every day. With summer here, I thought it would be fun to find other ways for the boys to get dairy in their diet because it really is so important. We love drinking smoothies in our house because they’re easy to take on the go and also it’s a great way for me to sneak a bunch of nutrition into a meal and Reece and Bryce thinking they’re getting a treat!
We are drowning in cherries right now (no joke!) and a cherry smoothie sounded like just the thing to use up some cherries and get in some dairy. This Very Berry, Cherry Smoothie is packed full of antioxidants and protein and is a great way to start (or end!) your day. I used Simply Orange Juice and FAGE Greek Yogurt along with cherries, strawberries, and blueberries for a nutrient-dense smoothie that tastes incredibly refreshing and delicious.
INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 c Simply Orange Juice (1) FAGE Greek Yogurt – Cherry Flavor (2) cups of frozen fruit (cherries, blueberries, and strawberries) ice (optional)
First I pitted my cherries and cut the strawberries into smaller pieces. If you have smaller strawberries, you can just leave them whole. I placed the cherries, strawberries, and blueberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the fruit for two hours to create a nice consistency to your smoothie. If you don’t have the time to freeze the fruit – add in 1/2 – 1 cup of ice.
Once the fruit is frozen, combine the orange juice, fruit, and yogurt in a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
Pour and enjoy!
Very Berry Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Simply Orange Juice
- 1 FAGE Greek Yogurt cherry flavor
- 2 cups frozen fruit cherries, blueberries, and strawberries
- ice optional
Instructions
- First I pitted my cherries and cut the strawberries into smaller pieces. If you have smaller strawberries, you can just leave them whole.
- Place the cherries, strawberries, and blueberries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze the fruit for two hours to create a nice consistency to your smoothie. If you don't have the time to freeze the fruit - add in 1/2 - 1 cup of ice.
- Once the fruit is frozen, combine the orange juice, fruit, and yogurt in a blender and blend until nice and smooth.
- Pour and enjoy!
Nutrition
Leslie says
I love cherries, and this smoothie looks delicious! I’ll have to try it out soon!
Blessings,
Leslie
Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says
What a great recipe for using some of the beautiful fruits in season now! I just bought 2 big bags of cherries — they were so cheap! Will definitely be trying this.
Jill says
Love cherries and from the picture this looks delicious! My son will love this too. x
Jen @ Yummy-Healthy-Easy says
LOVE this recipe and your pictures look amazing! I’m your newest follower, thanks for sharing this! I’m totally going to make it for my boys!
~Jen
Anonymous says
what size yogurt did you use?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I used the individual size – the 5.3 oz container.
Redcliffe Style says
Yum! This looks great. Rachel x
Kirsten says
I want one of these smoothies right now! Thank you for sharing this recipe at our Summer BBQ Bash!
Winnie says
It looks wonderful and we have great fresh cherries now
Thanks for sharing!
Rachel says
YUM! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Helengrey says
YUM YUM YUM. Would love for you link up to my linky party. Hope to see you there!
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Jaime Lyn says
Ohhh that looks SO SO SO good! YUM! I want to make myself one right now!!! Thank you SO much for the inspiration and for linking up!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Alecia @ ChickenScratch NY says
Looks so good! I love mixed berries so this is right up my alley!
Marcie says
Oh my gosh I need one of these. Fresh cherries are my favorite fruit! I would love you to share it on my linky party!
http://www.igottatrythat.com/p/blog-hop-linky-colde.html
Thanks,
Marcie @ http://www.IGottaTryThat.com
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild .com says
super yuymmy….??!! … looks really lovely! want to invite you to come share this and participate in our linky party here: http://www.finecraftguild.com/party/
cathy@my1929charmer says
One of my most favorite thing is a smoothly for breakfast. My favorite fruit is berries, so this looks amazing. Love it inside the mason jars. So delicious looking! Thanks for sharing your creative inspiration with Sunday’s Best!