Bright smoothie with tart cherries, Greek yogurt, and protein for a festive, nutritious breakfast or snack.
# Ingredients:
→ Fruit & Main
01 - 1 cup frozen tart cherries, pitted
02 - 1 medium ripe banana
→ Dairy & Protein
03 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, low-fat or full-fat
04 - 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, whey or plant-based
→ Liquids
05 - 3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk or preferred milk
→ Flavor & Sweetener
06 - 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup or honey, to taste (optional)
07 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
08 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Toppings (optional)
09 - 1 tablespoon chia seeds
10 - Fresh mint leaves or additional tart cherries
# Directions:
01 - Place frozen tart cherries, ripe banana, plain Greek yogurt, protein powder, almond milk, maple syrup or honey (if using), ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract into a high-speed blender.
02 - Process on high speed until the mixture is fully blended and creamy, pausing to scrape down the sides if necessary.
03 - Taste and adjust sweetness as preferred. If the texture is too thick, incorporate additional milk until the desired consistency is achieved.
04 - Pour the smoothie into glasses. Top with chia seeds and garnish with fresh mint or extra tart cherries if desired. Serve immediately.
