A creamy smoothie blending frozen cherries and peanut butter with milk and a touch of honey for balanced sweetness and flavor.
Peanut Butter Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients
Scales by servings. Blend or brew in batches if your blender or pot is small.
- ¾ cup (180.0 ml)milk
- 1.0 cup (140.0 g)frozen pitted cherries
- 2.0 tbsp (32.0 g)creamy peanut butter
- 1.0 tbsp (15.0 ml)honey or maple syrup
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup (120.0 g)ice cubes
- pinch of fine sea salt
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Instructions
- Add the milk to a high-speed blender first.
- Add the frozen pitted cherries, creamy peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, fine sea salt, and vanilla extract.
- Add the ice cubes.
- Blend on low speed for about 10 seconds, then increase to high speed and blend for 35 to 50 seconds until completely smooth.
- Check consistency and blend in 1 to 2 tablespoons additional milk if too thick, or add a few extra ice cubes or frozen fruit if too thin.
- Pour into a 16-ounce glass and serve immediately.
Tips
- Use almond or oat milk to make the smoothie dairy-free. For a thicker smoothie, substitute some milk with Greek yogurt.
Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make peanut butter cherry smoothie?
Plan on 5 minutes of prep. The recipe makes 1 serving.
Can I make peanut butter 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.
Whole recipe (1 serving): ~460 cal · 22g fat · 55g carbs · 16g protein · 47g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
Per serving · 460 calories
What it takes to burn one serving
- Brisk walking 87 min·5.1 mi·~10200 steps
- Walking uphill or incline treadmill 62 min·3.1 mi·~6200 steps
- Moderate cycling 47 min·9.4 mi
- Swimming laps 64 min
- Jogging 45 min·3.8 mi·~7200 steps
- Stair climbing 42 min·~3800 steps
- Dancing 75 min
- Bodyweight circuit training 47 min
- Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 107 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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