Cherry Season Banana Smoothie Recipe (Dairy-Free, No Refined Sugar) Smoothies Fruit Vegan Snacks Breakfast Gluten-free Low Sodium Recipes

It's cherry season! Cherries are not only delicious, but also full of an antioxidant called anthocyanins, which help reduce heart disease, cancer and inflammation. Cherries are one of a few food sources that contain melatonin, a hormone that helps maintains the body's circadian rhythm (sleep cycles). Because cherries are high in vitamins C, E and folate, they're great when you crave something sweet. (Read more about the health benefits of cherries.)

This delicious cherry banana smoothie recipe is dairy free and vegan. It's a perfect breakfast, energizing snack or even a healthy dessert. This easy smoothie tastes so fresh and naturally sweet, with no refined sugar, you'll think you're cheating on your healthy diet (quite the opposite).

All you need to make this creamy dairy-free smoothie recipe is frozen cherries, a banana, coconut milk, raw honey, chia seeds and ice cubes. Blend up all the ingredients, pour into a glass and get to sippin'! 

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Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen unsweetened cherries (pitted)
• 1/2 ripe banana
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon raw honey (optional)
• 1 teaspoon chia seeds
• 4 ice cubes

Recipe Notes

• Not a fan of chia seeds? Leave them out!

• Almond milk or your favorite nut milk can be substituted for the coconut milk.

Here's how to make it:

1. Put all ingredients into a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

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