This cherry mango vanilla yogurt smoothie is bright, creamy, and full of sunny fruit flavor. Sweet cherries bring a juicy berry-like pop, mango adds tropical smoothness, and a splash of vanilla makes the whole blend taste extra cozy. It is a simple KitchenBoost smoothie for breakfast, snack time, or a colorful afternoon pick-me-up when you want something refreshing but still creamy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen sweet cherries, pitted
- 1 cup frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 medium banana, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup milk, dairy or non-dairy
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
How To Make It
1. Add the milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first. This helps the blades move easily and creates a smoother texture. 2. Add the cherries, mango, banana, vanilla extract, and honey or maple syrup if using. 3. Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks creamy and evenly blended. 4. Check the texture. If it is too thick, add a splash more milk. If you want it frostier, add the ice and blend again. 5. Taste and adjust. Add a little more vanilla for a dessert-style flavor or a small drizzle of honey if your fruit is not very sweet. 6. Pour into a glass and serve right away while it is cold, thick, and vibrant.
Tips
Use frozen cherries and frozen mango for the best creamy smoothie texture. If you only have fresh fruit, add the optional ice to chill and thicken the blend.
For a thicker smoothie bowl, reduce the milk to 1/4 cup and blend slowly, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed. Top with granola, sliced banana, coconut, or extra cherries.
Plain Greek yogurt keeps the vanilla flavor balanced, but vanilla Greek yogurt also works if you want a sweeter, more dessert-like smoothie. If using sweetened yogurt, you may not need the honey or maple syrup.
A frozen banana makes this smoothie extra creamy, while a fresh banana keeps it a little lighter and easier to blend.
For quick prep, portion the cherries, mango, and banana into freezer bags ahead of time. When you are ready to blend, just add yogurt, milk, and vanilla.
Blend it up and enjoy every sunny cherry-mango sip!