Cherry Vanilla Protein Smoothie
Cherries, vanilla Greek yogurt and flax make a dessert-like smoothie. Pitted frozen cherries keep preparation simple.
Illustrative recipe imageWhy this smoothie works
- Approximately 24g protein with the listed ingredients
- Cherries and vanilla create the main flavour
- Flax thickens the drink as it stands
Ingredients
1 serving- 1 cupfrozen pitted tart cherries
- 3/4 cupplain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbspground flaxseed
- 1/2 tspvanilla extract
- 3/4 cupunsweetened almond milk
- 1 tsphoney, optional
The method
Let’s blend this.
Check the cherries for stray pits, then blend them into a creamy vanilla-yogurt base.
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Check the cherries
Measure the pitted cherries and inspect for any stray pits or stems. Separate frozen clumps, then measure the milk, yogurt, flax and vanilla.
Your cue: Even fruit sold as pitted is worth checking before blending.
Blend · about 15 sec
Start with the creamy base
Add almond milk, ground flax and yogurt to the jug. Secure the lid and blend for about 15 seconds.
Your cue: The flax should be evenly dispersed through the dairy base.
Blend · about 45 sec
Blend in the cherries
Stop and add cherries and vanilla. Blend for about 45 seconds, starting low. Add a splash of almond milk with the machine off if circulation stalls.
Your cue: The colour should be evenly pink-red, with no whole cherries remaining.
Balance the tartness
Taste with the blades stopped. Add the optional honey if wanted, blend briefly and pour. Serve cold whenever it suits your meal or snack.
Your cue: Fine cherry-skin flecks are normal; the texture should still pour smoothly.
The finish line
Here’s what you’re aiming for.
A cool cherry-pink smoothie with fine fruit-skin flecks and a tangy vanilla finish.
Too thick, thin or grainy?Blending times are starting points; use the texture cues and your blender’s instructions. Loading order is for a typical upright jug. Switch off before scraping or tasting, and never put utensils into moving blades.
Pro tips
- Sweet or tart cherries work; adjust the optional honey after tasting. Always check for stray pits.
- If adding protein powder, use its label to calculate the added protein and liquid required.
Frequently asked questions
Research uses different cherry products and quantities, with variable results. It does not establish a daily smoothie dose or prove that this recipe reduces soreness.
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