A simple, no-added-sugar cherry smoothie made with milk, frozen pitted cherries, ice cubes, and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor.
No-Added-Sugar Cherry Smoothie
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A simple, no-added-sugar cherry smoothie made with milk, frozen pitted cherries, ice cubes, and a pinch of fine sea salt for balanced flavor.
Prep
7 min
Cook
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Total
7 min
Servings
1
Diet
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Ingredients
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servings
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- 1.0 cup (140.0 g)frozen pitted cherries
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk and vanilla extract to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen pitted cherries and fine sea salt.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low for 10 seconds, then increase to high and blend for 35–50 seconds, until completely smooth.
- Check consistency. Blend in 1–2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or a few extra ice cubes or frozen cherries if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use unsweetened almond milk or other plant-based milk to make the smoothie dairy free. Adjust the thickness by adding more or less liquid.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make no-added-sugar cherry smoothie?
Plan on 7 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make no-added-sugar cherry smoothie ahead?
Best fresh. Refrigerate leftovers in a sealed jar for up to 24 hours and shake or re-blend before drinking.
Can I use a different form of vanilla?
Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). You can swap in the seeds of 1/2 vanilla bean, 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder instead.
Estimated · per serving
Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 1 serving this recipe makes.
208
Calories / serving
6.4g
Fat
31.6g
Carbs
7.5g
Protein
27.7g
Sugar
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~208 cal · 6g fat · 32g carbs · 8g protein · 28g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 208 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 39 min·2.3 mi·~4550 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 28 min·1.4 mi·~2800 steps
- Moderate cycling 21 min·4.2 mi
- Swimming laps 29 min
- Jogging 20 min·1.7 mi·~3200 steps
- Stair climbing 19 min·~1700 steps
- Dancing 34 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 21 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 48 min
Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.
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