Cherry Banana Smoothie

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This cherry banana smoothie is creamy and delicious. It’s a great way to start the day or the perfect sweet midday snack.

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• Why you’ll love this cherry banana smoothie
• Ingredients
• Tips
• Substitutions
• Recipe

Why you’ll love this cherry banana smoothie

• It is naturally sweet
• Only 5 ingredients required!
• It is super easy to make
• It is packed with nutritious ingredients

Ingredients

Here is what you will need to make this smoothie:

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• Frozen banana: Frozen bananas create a smooth, creamy smoothie.
• Frozen cherries: Cherries contain plenty of vitamins and minerals, and they are packed with antioxidants.
• Vanilla extract: This adds a nice vanilla flavor to this smoothie.
• Chia seeds: Chia seeds add some healthy fat and plant-based protein to this smoothie.
• Oat milk: Oat milk is my favorite plant-based milk for smoothies. It has a mild taste and a creamy texture. You can also substitute with a different milk, such as almond or cashew milk.

Tips

Like most smoothies, this one is very straightforward, but here are some tips to ensure it turns out perfectly!

• Make sure you use frozen fruit. Frozen fruit is what makes this smoothie cool and creamy. I always like to use frozen fruit because I find it creates a much nicer texture. It wouldn’t be as good with fresh fruit.
• Don’t add too much milk. If you add too much milk to your smoothie, it will thin out. If you prefer a thinner texture that is fine, but I prefer a thick, creamy smoothie. I suggest starting with less and slowly adding more milk if needed or desired.
• Blend in the chia seeds. Instead of mixing in your chia seeds after blending, I recommend blending them into your smoothie. This will create a nice, smooth texture.

Substitutions

• Instead of oat milk, you can use a different type of milk to blend this smoothie. Try to use a milk that doesn’t have an overpowering taste that could alter the taste of the smoothie. Some good options would be almond milk or cashew milk.
• The vanilla extract can be omitted, but it adds a nice flavor!
• Instead of chia seeds, you could use hemp seeds. You can also omit the chia seeds without a substitution, but they do provide added nutrition to this smoothie.

If you love cherries, you can also check out this chocolate cherry smoothie!