This bright cherry raspberry smoothie is made in 5 minutes with frozen sweet cherries and frozen berries. Add in hemp hearts and chia seeds for a high-protein smoothie snack!
Growing up my grandparents had a cherry orchard, I have many good memories of walking the rows and rows of tall cherry trees! Therefore, making recipes with cherries, like this cherry berry smoothie below and these incredible cherry yogurt popsicles, brings me so much joy!
Reason to Love this Smoothie
- Helps with Sleep: Did you know cherries increase melatonin in the body? They do!
- Antioxidants: A cherry and raspberry smoothie will increase antioxidants & vitamin C in the body.
- Fiber + Protein: This tasty sweet drink is a perfect breakfast, snack, or before bed to support blood sugar levels, and good gut health.
- Healthy Treat: Made with nourishing wholesome ingredients yet it tastes incredible just like these chocolate raspberry bites!
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Ingredients You'll Need
See the 6 healthy ingredients needed to make this tasty smoothie!
- Frozen Cherries: You will need frozen pitted cherries for this recipe. I used dark sweet cherries from Real Canadian Super Store, however, most big grocery stores will sell pitted cherries in the freezer section. If you use fresh cherries you will need to add ice cubes to make this smoothie thick.
- Frozen Raspberries: Using frozen fruit makes the texture of this smoothie thick! You can use fresh berries however the smoothie will be much thinner.
- Banana: Fresh bananas make this smoothie creamy, and sweet!
- Milk: You can use any kind of milk you like (cow milk, soy milk, cashew milk, oat milk), I used almond milk.
- Hemp Hearts: I love having hemp hearts (some call them hemp seeds) in almost all my smoothies as it is a great way to increase the protein and healthy fats I eat.
- Chia Seeds: These little black seeds are known to be energy boosters! Alternatively, you can use flax seeds, or make this smoothie without seeds.
See the recipe card below for full quantities.
Instructions
Follow these step-by-step photos from my kitchen to make your own simple smoothie! Note: If you do not have a good blender you can also make this in a food processor.
First place the banana and the milk in the bottom of the blender container. This is best practice to support the blades (instead of placing frozen fruit right on the blades) and it will blend more easily.
Add the chia seeds and the hemp hearts into the blender container next. I like to add them second so they don't stick to the sides of the blender container and get stuck.
Blend the smoothie for 30 seconds to 1.5 minutes until is it fully blended and completely smooth!
Pour the smoothie into 2 medium drinking cups or 1 large glass and enjoy this yummy smoothie!
Top Tips for a Creamy Thick Smoothie
Start the blender on low and then increase to high speed. Turn the dial back to low before stopping the blender. Add more liquid little by little only if you need it!
Recommended for smoothies
For a thick smoothie, a good blender is key! I use my Vitamix blender daily and think it is the number one purchase for making healthy food in the kitchen!
Variations
Here are a few changes you can make to this delicious cherry smoothie to enjoy it to the fullest!
- Other Berries: Instead of raspberries, try this recipe with frozen blueberries and frozen strawberries for all the berry flavors!
- Chocolate: Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to make it a chocolate cherry raspberry smoothie!
- Sweeter: Add 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to make this smoothie satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Add Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Swirl it in after for a pretty look or add a scoop right into the blender (plain yogurt also works).
- Make it into a Cherry Smoothie Bowl: Use frozen bananas to make this a thicker smoothie, then eat it with a spoon out of a bowl. YUM!
- Add Greens: Throw a handful of spinach in to increase the nutrient density of this smoothie!
- More Protein: Add 1 big scoop of vanilla protein powder, or nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter) for extra protein and healthy fats.
Other Incredible Smoothies
I've been making smoothies for over 10 years, here's a few of my recipes. These fresh fruit blends make a fantastic healthy breakfast or a quick snack!
Did you make this cherry raspberry smoothie recipe? Take a photo and share it on Instagram, tag @besidethemountain. I’d love to see it! Take cherry season, and sweet berries and you get the vibrant colors of this delicious smoothie. It really is one of my favorite ways to eat cherries (other than off the tree!!).
Amazing Cherry Raspberry Smoothie
Equipment
- 1 blender
Ingredients
- 2 fresh bananas
- 1 cup milk (almond, soy, cow, or oat)
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 2 cups frozen pitted cherries
Instructions
- First place the banana and the milk in the bottom of the blender container, place the hemp and chia seeds on top.
- Add the frozen fruit. Place the lid on top, blend starting the blender on low and turn to high speed. After 30 seconds to 1 minute when everything is fully blended and creamy turn blender to low and turn off.
- Pour into 2 medium glasses or 1 large glass. Enjoy! Keep any leftover smoothie in the fridge and drink within 24 hours.
Notes
- Other Berries: Instead of raspberries, try this recipe with frozen blueberries and frozen strawberries for all the berry flavors!
- Chocolate: An easy way to make this even more tasty is to add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder to make it a chocolate cherry raspberry smoothie!
- Sweeter: The best way to make this sweeter is to add 2 teaspoons of honey or maple syrup to make this smoothie satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Add Vanilla Greek Yogurt: Swirl it in after for a pretty look or add a scoop right into the blender (plain yogurt also works).
- Make it into a Cherry Smoothie Bowl: Use frozen bananas to make this a thicker smoothie, then eat it with a spoon out of a bowl. YUM!
- Add Greens: Throw a handful of spinach in to increase the nutrient density of this smoothie!
- More Protein: Add 1 big scoop of vanilla protein powder, or nut butter (almond butter or peanut butter) for extra protein and healthy fats.
Nutrition
Danika Vanderpyl, C.H.N
I create snack recipes with healthy ingredients that are mostly already in your kitchen. I'm certified in Holistic Nutrition and I care about giving my kids real food. Let me share my nutrient-dense easy snacks with you.
Jana says
This was supertasty! I skipped chia seeds and hemp, and used unsweetened almond milk. The smoothie was perfectly balanced so I already made it twice this week, thank you for the recipe!
Danika Vanderpyl says
Thanks for sharing what you thought Jana. This smoothie will continue to support your body as you drink it on repeat! Enjoy.