This quick Cherry Smoothie Recipe has just four ingredients: frozen sweet cherries, almond milk, frozen banana, and almond butter. It’s creamy, dairy-free, and vegan.

A delicious cherry smoothie with a straw in it, showcasing a vibrant color and smooth texture.
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author’s note

Four-Ingredient Cherry Perfection!

This blueberry smoothie has been a staple in my home for years, so naturally I had to start experimenting with variations.

I honestly didn’t think anything could top the original, but then I swapped the blueberries for cherries (kept everything else the same), and it totally blew me away! The sweet and tart flavor from the cherries was incredible.

It’s such a fun way to mix up our morning smoothie routine, and best of all, it’s still just as simple.

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Slicing fresh bananas to place in a freezer bag for the recipe preparation.

Cherry Smoothie Recipe Ingredients

IngredientTip or Swap Idea
Unsweetened vanilla almond milkAny milk works here! Try oat, soy, or dairy milk.
Frozen sweet cherriesDark sweet cherries are best for flavor and color. Can sub with frozen mixed berries.
Frozen banana coinsSlice & freeze ripe bananas ahead of time. Add more or less for sweetness or thickness.
Almond butterPeanut butter works great too! Or use sunflower seed butter to keep it nut-free.

Quick Tip

Freeze the banana to make the smoothie thick and creamy. After buying (so you don’t foget), peel it, slice into coins, and freeze in a bag or container overnight.

All the ingredients for a healthy cherry smoothie in the blender, including milk, cherries, almond butter, and frozen bananas, ready to be blended together for the healthy cherry smoothie recipe.

How To Make This Cherry Smoothie Recipe

  1. Freeze the Banana: Peel it, cut it up, then freeze it in a bag overnight.
  2. Blend It All: Mix the frozen banana, cherries, almond milk, and nut butter until smooth.
  3. Enjoy: I like having it right away!
All the ingredients blended together to create a smooth and delicious texture.

Tips For Success

  • Use Good Ingredients: Fresh, sweet cherries make the cherry smoothie recipe better.
  • Optional Sweeteners: Add maple syrup, stevia, or honey if you want more sweetness.
  • Measure Accurately: It might seem silly, but even small changes can throw off the flavor.

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5 from 9 votes

Simple Cherry Smoothie Recipe

This quick and easy Cherry Smoothie Recipe, made with just four ingredients, is bursting with flavor and nutritious ingredients. It’s dairy free and vegan.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 smoothie

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk see note 1
  • 1 cup frozen sweet cherries
  • 3/4 cup frozen banana coins
  • 2 tablespoons almond butter or peanut butter

Instructions 

  • Peel the banana and slice into coins. Place the coins in a sealed bag in the freezer.
  • Combine the almond milk, frozen cherries, frozen banana, and almond butter in a large, powerful blender. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust if needed. Depending on sweetness of banana, you may need to add a bit of honey or maple syrup, but I usually don’t need to add either! Enjoy immediately.
Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Any milk works in this smoothie, but it won’t be dairy-free or vegan with cow milk.
Storage: This smoothie won’t store well, just keep the ingredients separate until you’re ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 328mg | Potassium: 948mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 429mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Meet Chelsea


Hello, and welcome to Chelsea’s Messy Apron! I’m Chelsea, the recipe developer, food photographer, and writer behind the site. I’m passionate about creating simple, reliable, and delicious recipes that anyone can make.

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30 Comments

  1. Catharine says:

    Amazing! Frozen Sweet Cherries are so Healthy for You & I crave Almond Milk 24/7

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      So glad you enjoyed this smoothie; it’s one of our favorites 🙂

  2. Emily says:

    5 stars
    DELICIOUS! Added a little extra almond milk to thin it out a tad, used vanilla almond butter, added a dash vanilla extract & about 1 tsp truvia. SO GOOD.

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      So happy you’re enjoying! Thanks Emily! 🙂

  3. Jason says:

    How would a recipe with 2 tbls of almond butter have only 3.2 grams of fat?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      I’m so sorry about that! I’ve updated it! The calories/macros are for 2 servings of the smoothies! Thanks for catching that!

  4. Sue says:

    Can I substitute peanut butter for almond butter?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Sure 🙂 It’s a slightly more prominent flavor, but delicious!

  5. Cindy says:

    5 stars
    This is delicious!

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Thanks Cindy! 🙂

  6. Summer says:

    I was just wondering but am I able to use milk for this, or will the consistency not be the same?

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Any milk works in this smoothie 🙂

  7. Deborah says:

    5 stars
    Loved this smoothie! I added a scoops of chocolate whey and it was like eating a chocolate covered cherry.

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      What a great idea; I love it! Thanks Deborah 🙂

  8. Mel says:

    5 stars
    The CHERRY BANANA SMOOTHIE IS THE BEST!!! DON’T LEAVE THIS EARTH WITHOUT IT!!

    1. Chelsea Lords says:

      Thank you so much Mel! Glad you enjoyed 🙂

  9. Kelly says:

    Delicious!!

    1. Olivia Mendenhall says:

      Thank you!!:)

  10. Brittany M says:

    5 stars
    Yummy !

    1. chelseamessyapron says:

      Thanks! 🙂