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Cherry Coconut Smoothie

Cherry Coconut Smoothie
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The Cherry Coconut Smoothie is a vibrant, refreshing blend of tart cherries, creamy coconut milk, and naturally sweet banana. This nutrient-packed smoothie offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and tropical flavors, making it an ideal nutritious breakfast, post-workout boost, or guilt-free treat any time of the day.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
  • 1 cup coconut milk (preferably full-fat)
  • 1 ripe banana, peeled
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Optional Ingredients

  • 1–2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup (for extra sweetness, if needed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 scoop protein powder (optional, for protein boost)
  • Handful of spinach (optional, for added nutrition)
  • 1 tablespoon almond butter or cashew butter (optional, for creaminess and nuttiness)
  • Use coconut water instead of coconut milk (optional, for a lighter smoothie)

Instructions

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Wash and pit fresh cherries or measure out frozen cherries—no need to thaw if you want an extra chilled smoothie. Peel the banana and gather the coconut milk and any optional add-ins you plan to use.
  2. Blend the Basics: In a blender, combine cherries, banana, and coconut milk. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and uniform with no large fruit chunks remaining.
  3. Sweeten and Chill: Taste your smoothie and add honey or maple syrup if desired for extra sweetness. Add ice cubes, then blend again until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is cold and creamy.
  4. Final Touches: If using vanilla extract or any optional ingredients like protein powder or spinach, add them now and give the smoothie one last blend for perfect consistency and flavor integration.

Notes

  • Use frozen cherries to keep the smoothie cold and enhance texture without needing extra ice.
  • Adjust honey or maple syrup gradually, as ripe bananas often lend enough natural sweetness.
  • Don’t skip the banana; it rounds out tart cherries and adds creaminess without dairy.
  • Choose full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest and richest texture.
  • Blend twice: first to mix fruits, second to perfect coldness with ice.

Nutrition

Keywords: cherry smoothie, coconut smoothie, vegan smoothie, gluten-free smoothie, dairy-free smoothie, healthy breakfast, post-workout smoothie, tropical smoothie

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