You're 5 minutes and 4 ingredients away from this refreshing and healthy Cherry Spinach Smoothie. It makes a perfect breakfast or mid-day snack!
I am guessing I am not alone in trying to lose a few pounds before summer. As much fun as the winter was, now it is time to get back on track and adopt some healthy habits. Smoothies instead of chips for a snack is the way to go. Do you agree?
Ever since I got my super awesome Ninja Blender I instantly became a smoothie fan. I make smoothies almost daily and never get tired of experimenting with flavors. This Spinach and Cherry Smoothie is something I make repeatedly. The ingredients are simple and they create a wonderful texture and taste. All you need is some frozen cherries, spinach, banana and milk.
Cherry Spinach Smoothie Video Tutorial
What kind of cherries to use in Cherry Spinach Smoothie
Frozen sweet cherries would work best in this recipe. You can find them at large grocery stores in the frozen fruits section. The reason I like frozen cherried the most, is because they will be used instead of ice, to cool down the smoothie and bring maximum flavor.
If you don’t have frozen cherries, substitute them with strawberries; it will work just as well. Feel free to add a touch of honey if you like things on the sweet side. 🙂
What kind of milk to use in Cherry Spinach Smoothie
As for the milk – the choice is yours. I enjoy almond and coconut milk the most, although soy, cashew or regular cow’s milk tastes great too. I've recently tried Macadamia Milk from Thrive Market and it tastes insanely good in smoothies. Which kind of milk do you prefer? Did you try macadamia milk yet?
How to make Cherry Spinach Smoothie?
Just place all the ingredients I mentioned above in a blender (or smoothie cup) and process until smooth.
I like to drink smoothies before lunchtime after my morning workout. It feels so refreshing and filling, so I tend to eat less for lunch. By June I’ve set a goal to lose the 10 lbs I’ve gained through the winter and during the road trip. I’ll make sure to share my results! My strategy is simple: less fried and oily food, more smoothies and more frequent workouts. Stay healthy, friends!
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Spinach & Cherry Smoothie
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Ingredients
- 1 banana
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 handful spinach
- 1 cup almond milk (or milk of your choice) I use Silk Almond Milk
- 3 ice cubes
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Marina says
Hello! I like the idea of the cherry spinach smoothie, but I don’t eat bananas, what can I use instead? Would Greek yogurt be good combination? Thanks!
Tania Sheff says
Hi Marina! You can use ripe mango instead of banana. It works really well. Yogurt would also make a great addition. Thanks!
Cindy says
I love this smoothie I actually had it for dinner instead of a plate of food I got to the gym pretty late however I had no milk but I was soaking almonds to make almond milk so I grabbed some out of there added alkaline water and a few dates came out amazing thanks for the recipe
Tania Sheff says
Thank you so much, Cindy! I do make almond milk myself too. Glad you liked the recipe!
Danielle says
I added chocolate protein powder to it i like how it taste thank you for the recipe
Tania says
Sounds great! Thanks for your feedback, Danielle!
MrsJOFCIII says
Could I use frozen spinach? Wanting to try this for a sick toddler who’s having a hard time getting his vegetables in, but obviously with a sick toddler a run to the grocery store is not my best move. We are out of fresh spinach but I have frozen...
Tania says
Sure, frozen spinach would work as well. Hope your little one gets better soon!
N says
What did I do wrong?? The color was very different. More like a brown color. Tasted ok but color didn't help.
Tania says
Hi N! Maybe we used different varieties of cherries. Some cherries have dark red juice, meanwhile others have juice that is almost transparent.