This cherry peach yogurt smoothie is creamy, fruity, and just a little tangy, with sweet cherries, juicy peach, thick Greek yogurt, and a tiny cocoa twist. It fits perfectly into a High Protein Smoothies board because it feels like a bright breakfast treat, but it is still simple enough for a fast snack. The cocoa does not make it taste heavy or dessert-like; it adds a soft chocolate-cherry note that makes the peach flavor feel extra sunny.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 1 cup frozen peach slices
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 ripe banana
- 1/2 cup milk of choice
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a thicker smoothie
Frozen cherries and frozen peaches give this smoothie a thick, frosty texture without much effort. Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor lightly tangy and creamy, while banana adds natural sweetness and helps everything blend smoothly. Use dairy milk, almond milk, oat milk, or any favorite milk that blends well.
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first. This helps the blades move more easily and keeps the frozen fruit from sticking. Add the Greek yogurt, banana, frozen cherries, frozen peach slices, cocoa powder, and sweetener if using.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie looks creamy and evenly pink-purple. If the mixture is too thick, add another splash of milk and blend again. If you want it thicker, add the ice or a few extra frozen peach slices.
Taste before pouring. Cherries can vary in sweetness, so add a little more honey or maple syrup if needed. Pour into one large glass or two smaller snack-size glasses. Serve right away for the best texture and brightest flavor.
Tips
For a stronger cherry flavor, use more cherries and slightly less peach. For a peachier smoothie, swap the amounts and use 1 1/4 cups peach with 3/4 cup cherries. If you love chocolate-cherry flavor, increase the cocoa powder to 2 teaspoons, but keep it light so it does not overpower the fruit.
A very ripe banana makes the smoothie sweeter and creamier. If you do not want banana, use 1/4 cup extra Greek yogurt and add sweetener to taste. For a spoonable smoothie bowl, reduce the milk to 1/3 cup and top with granola, sliced peach, or a few chopped cherries.
Blend it, sip it, and enjoy the cheerful cherry-peach goodness!