This Cherry Berry Yogurt Smoothie is a creamy, berry-rich blend made for easy mornings, quick snacks, and Pinterest-worthy smoothie moments. Sweet cherries, mixed berries, banana, Greek yogurt, and chia seeds come together for a lightly tangy, breakfast-style smoothie with a gorgeous pink-purple color and a smooth, spoonable texture. It tastes fruity and refreshing while still feeling filling enough to enjoy on a busy day.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 medium banana, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/4 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and makes blending easier, especially when using frozen fruit.
Add the Greek yogurt, frozen cherries, mixed berries, banana, chia seeds, and honey or maple syrup if you want a sweeter smoothie. For an extra thick, frosty texture, add the ice as well.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie is completely creamy. If the mixture is too thick, add another splash of milk and blend again. If it is too thin, add a few extra frozen cherries or a little more banana.
Pour into one large glass or two smaller snack-size glasses. For a pretty finish, top with a few chopped cherries, extra berries, a sprinkle of chia seeds, or a small swirl of yogurt.
Tips
Use frozen cherries for the best creamy texture and a chilled smoothie without needing too much ice. Fresh cherries work too, but you may want to add more ice or use a frozen banana.
Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor lightly tangy and balanced. Vanilla Greek yogurt also works well if you prefer a sweeter, dessert-like smoothie.
Let the chia seeds sit in the smoothie for 3 to 5 minutes after blending if you want a slightly thicker texture. They help create a smooth, breakfast-style consistency.
For a brighter berry flavor, use a mixed berry blend with raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. For a deeper cherry flavor, use mostly cherries and just a small scoop of berries.
Blend it up and enjoy a cheerful cherry-berry sip!