This Summer Cherry Berry Smoothie is a bright, fruity blend made for warm mornings, easy snacks, and quick sips on sunny afternoons. Sweet cherries give it a rich summer flavor, mixed berries add a pretty ruby color, and Greek yogurt makes it creamy enough to feel special without turning the recipe complicated. A banana helps smooth everything out, while chia seeds blend right in for a little extra texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
- 3/4 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1 medium ripe banana, sliced
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1/2 cup milk of choice, plus more as needed
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup, optional
- 1/2 cup ice, optional for a frostier smoothie
How To Make It
Add the milk and Greek yogurt to the blender first. This helps the blades move smoothly and keeps the fruit from sticking at the bottom. Add the cherries, mixed berries, banana, and chia seeds. If your fruit is fresh and you want a colder smoothie, add the ice.
Blend on high until the smoothie is completely creamy, about 30 to 60 seconds. Stop and scrape down the sides if needed. If the smoothie is thicker than you like, pour in a splash more milk and blend again until it reaches your favorite sipping texture.
Taste before serving. If your berries are tart or your cherries are not super sweet, add the optional honey or maple syrup and blend for a few seconds more. Pour into one large glass or two smaller glasses and enjoy right away while it is cold, colorful, and fresh.
Tips
Use frozen cherries or frozen mixed berries for the thickest, most refreshing texture. If using all frozen fruit, you may need an extra splash or two of milk to get the blender going.
For a spoonable smoothie bowl, reduce the milk to 1/4 cup, blend slowly, and top with granola, sliced banana, extra berries, or a sprinkle of chia seeds.
Plain Greek yogurt keeps the flavor tangy and fruit-forward, while vanilla Greek yogurt makes the smoothie taste a little more dessert-like. Both work well, so use what you already have.
If you are prepping ahead, measure the cherries, berries, banana slices, and chia seeds into a freezer bag. In the morning, dump the pack into the blender with yogurt and milk.
Bright, berry-sweet, and easy to blend—this smoothie is summer in a glass!