Oats, almond butter and a dash of almond extract along with the cherries give serious cherry pie smoothie vibes.

You don’t need protein powder for this high protein smoothie.  Just make sure to use a high protein Greek or Skyr yogurt to up the protein content!

Even though I love to make this Tropical Blood Orange Smoothie on repeat, this High Protein Cherry Pie Smoothie has become one of my favorite smoothies too.

Cherries are not only delicious but packed with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They’re rich in antioxidants and vitamin C!

If you’re looking for a nutrient-dense and high protein new smoothie recipe, this is the one for you.

Why you’ll love this high protein cherry pie smoothie

• It’s packed with 24 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber!
• You don’t need protein powder to make this smoothie high protein.
• Make it anytime of year using frozen cherries.
• It only takes 5 minutes to make this easy smoothie, so it is perfect for weekday breakfasts.

Ingredients needed to make this cherry pie smoothie

Frozen cherries: frozen cherries are the base ingredient for this delicious cherry pie smoothie

Almond milk: I like to use almond milk in this smoothie but you can swap for another milk of choice if desired

Yogurt: use plain Greek yogurt or Skyr yogurt as they bring a big boost of protein to this smoothie

Rolled oats: use regular or gluten-free rolled oats for this smoothie recipe

Almond butter: almond butter adds a dose of healthy fats but you can substitute with cashew butter

Sweetener: use maple syrup or honey to add just a touch of sweetness

Almond extract: almond extract brings out the cherry flavour in this high protein smoothie

Seasonings: add a pinch of ground cinnamon and salt to round out the flavours

How to make this high protein cherry smoothie

Step 1: Add all of the ingredients to high-powdered blender.

Step 2: Blend until smooth and enjoy!

Expert tips

• I use almond milk in this smoothie but you can substitute with regular milk if you prefer.
• Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to up the protein content to the next level!
• Make this into a chocolate cherry smoothie by adding 1 tbsp of cocoa or cacao powder.
• Add-in a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, chia seeds or hemp seeds for an extra dose of fiber and healthy fats.

Common questions

Can I substitute for the almond butter?
I think the best substitute for almond butter would be cashew butter as it will give a similar flavour. However, you could use peanut butter but note that it might change the cherry pie taste of the smoothie slightly.

What if I don’t have almond extract?
Almond extract helps to bring out the cherry flavour of this smoothie. If you don’t have it on hand, you can use vanilla extract instead.

Can I use fresh cherries instead of frozen?
I don’t recommend using fresh cherries as frozen cherries help to thicken the smoothie whereas fresh cherries would lend to a thinner smoothie texture. But, you could garnish with a few frozen cherries, that would be delicious!

More smoothie recipes to love from the blog

Blueberry Bliss Smoothie

Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie

The Best Green Tropical Island Smoothie Recipe

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High Protein Cherry Pie Smoothie (no protein powder)

This Cherry Pie Smoothie is packed with 24g of protein and 8g of fiber! Made without protein powder, you can whip this up in just 5 minutes.

Course Breakfast, smoothie

Cuisine American

Keyword cherry smoothie, high protein

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 smoothie

Author Jess

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1/2 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen cherries (pitted)
• 2/3 cup Plain Skyr or Greek yogurt
• 3 tbsp rolled oats
• 1 1/2 tbsp almond butter
• 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• pinch cinnamon
• pinch salt

Instructions

• Add all of the ingredients to high-powdered blender. Blend until smooth and enjoy!

  If the smoothie is too thick, add 1/4 cup more almond milk and blend again.

Notes

• I think the best substitute for almond butter would be cashew butter as it will give a similar flavour.
• I use almond milk in this smoothie but you can substitute with regular milk if you prefer.
• Add a scoop of vanilla protein powder to up the protein content to the next level!
• Make this into a chocolate cherry smoothie by adding 1 tbsp of cocoa or cacao powder.
• Add-in a tablespoon of ground flaxseed, chia seeds or hemp seeds for an extra dose of fiber and healthy fats.

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Here in Calgary it’s certainly starting to feel like Winter and as I write this it’s actually started to snow.

One of my favourite things in the wintery months is to curl up with the fire on, a cozy blanket, a great book and something warm to drink.

This Black-Cherry Apple Cider does just the trick!  It starts off with the classic apple cider flavours and then you add black cherry juice and a cinnamon stick to make it the perfect combination.

So go grab a cozy spot in your house and make a batch of this cider; I promise you will have the best day.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Equipment: medium pot
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

3 cups apple cider
1 cup black cherry juice
1 cinnamon stick

Instructions:

Add the cider and black cherry juice to a large pot and bring to a boil.  Once boiling, add in the cinnamon stick and turn to simmer (medium-low) for 10 minutes.

Take off the heat and let sit about 5 minutes. Serve warm.

Cook’s Note: I’m always able to find black cherry juice as most local health food stores or in the juice aisle of most grocery stores. If you can’t find it, cranberry juice makes a nice substitute.

Another option is to use this drink cool as a wonderful cocktail! Simply let the mixture cool and store in the fridge until ready to serve. Then to your glasses of cider add prosecco for a wintry cocktail delight.

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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I’m so excited about this one because I absolutely LOVE cherries.  In the Winter when there isn’t as much choice at the market, using frozen cherries in smoothies does the trick.

So here I have for you the Cherry Power Smoothie…filled with ingredients to get your day started right or power you up mid-afternoon.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Equipment Needs: blender

Ingredients:
1 cup frozen (dark & sweet) cherries
1/2 of a banana, frozen or fresh
1 cups coconut water
1 tbsp chia seed
1 tbsp agave nectar or honey
Optional: 1/2 scoop of your favourite protein (my personal favourite is Vega)

Pour all of the ingredients in a blender, blend & enjoy!

Until the next cooking adventure,
Jess

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