This cherry pineapple smoothie is bright, creamy, and just a little tangy, with sweet tropical pineapple balancing juicy cherries in every sip. Greek yogurt gives it a satisfying, spoon-smooth texture, while banana adds natural creaminess and a hint of cocoa makes the berry flavor taste extra rich without turning it into a dessert shake. It is a quick high-protein smoothie option for a cheerful breakfast, post-workout sip, or easy afternoon snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen pitted cherries
- 3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
- 3/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/2 medium banana, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup milk of choice, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a frostier smoothie
How To Make It
Add the milk to the blender first to help the blades move smoothly. Add the Greek yogurt, banana, frozen cherries, frozen pineapple, cocoa powder, and sweetener if using.
Blend on high for 30 to 60 seconds, or until the smoothie is thick, creamy, and completely combined. If it is too thick, splash in a little more milk and blend again. If you want it colder or thicker, add the ice and blend until smooth.
Taste before pouring. Cherries can vary from sweet to tart, so add a tiny drizzle of honey or maple syrup if you want a sweeter finish. Pour into one large glass or two small glasses and enjoy right away while it is cold and creamy.
Tips
For the best texture, use at least one frozen fruit. Frozen cherries and frozen pineapple make the smoothie thick and refreshing without needing much ice.
Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor tangy and balanced, while vanilla Greek yogurt makes the smoothie sweeter and more dessert-like. If using vanilla yogurt, you may not need any added sweetener.
The cocoa powder is subtle, but it pairs beautifully with cherry and banana. For a more chocolate-cherry flavor, increase it to 2 teaspoons. For a brighter tropical flavor, skip the cocoa and add a small squeeze of lime juice instead.
To make the smoothie easier to blend, let frozen fruit sit at room temperature for 3 to 5 minutes before adding it to the blender. You can also prep smoothie packs with the cherries, pineapple, banana, and cocoa, then add yogurt and milk when ready to blend.
Sip it cold and enjoy the creamy cherry-pineapple goodness!