This Cherry Crisp Smoothie tastes like dessert for breakfast! This hearty smoothie has the perfect amount of sweetness and only requires five ingredients! It’s a dairy-free, gluten-free, and naturally vegan treat.
Try some of our other favorite smoothies like this Golden Milk Smoothie, Carrot Smoothie, or Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie.
Cherry Crisp Smoothie — A Healthy Cherry Smoothie
What do you do when you’re craving a good cherry crisp, but it’s breakfast time? 🙂 This smoothie is sweet with a flavor reminiscent of a tasty cherry crisp! But, instead of sugar and butter, we make it with good-for-you ingredients that are sure to leave you feeling satiated and satisfied!
Cherry Crisp Smoothie Ingredients
- Frozen dark sweet cherries: This variety of cherries is firm, very juicy, and intensely sweet with a vibrant flavor — one of the main flavors in this smoothie!
- Milk: Any milk works here. (To keep this smoothie dairy-free, use plant-based milk.)
- Old-fashioned oats: These add some staying power to the smoothie as well as some fiber!
- Pecans: Try dry-roasted and lightly salted nuts for even more flavor, but raw pecans are also great.
- Flavor enhancers: Vanilla, cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of salt add flavor and richness, contributing to the dessert-like flavor of this Cherry Crisp Smoothie. Why salt? It helps intensify and balance all the ingredients in this smoothie — a little goes a long way!
Can you blend cherries?
How To Make A Cherry Crisp Smoothie
- Use a powerful blender. This recipe is quick and easy to make, but you do need a high-powered blender (think Blendtec® or Vitamix®) to break down the pecans and oats nicely.
- Measure. While it is easier to just eyeball a smoothie and throw it all together, I highly recommend measuring ingredients the first few times, so you get the proportions and quantities right. Throwing random quantities in a blender can often end up giving you way too much smoothie or tasting, well, nasty.
Storage
Storage
This healthy Cherry Crisp Smoothie is best enjoyed right after blending! It doesn’t sit, store, or re-freeze well. If you won’t consume the whole smoothie in one sitting, I recommend halving the recipe.
One exception here — if you happen to have the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, the leftovers freeze nicely. We re-spin them on the “smoothie bowl” setting. (Not sponsored, we just love and use ours often with leftover smoothies!)
More Nutritious Breakfast Ideas:
- Breakfast Toast with blueberries and bananas
- Red Velvet Smoothie with sweet dark cherries
- Soft-Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars with dark chocolate
- Overnight Oats With Chia Seeds only three ingredients!
- Breakfast Potatoes and Bacon with sweet peppers
Cherry Crisp Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender see note 1
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen dark sweet cherries see note 2
- 2 tablespoons old-fashioned oats
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons pecans
- 3/4 cup almond milk or milk of choice
- 1/16 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy promptly.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
