Cherry Smoothie with Coconut

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This cherry smoothie recipe is a beautiful blend of coconut, cherry, cinnamon & vanilla. It’s pertinently pink, wickedly delicious and wholly virtuous.

Have you spotted my mango and cherry popsicles? They are gloriously refreshing on hot days.

Three bottles containing Cherry Smoothie each with a paper straw in them

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Why this Cherry Smoothie Recipe Works
Ingredients
Step by Step Instructions
Expert Tips
Frequently asked questions
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I enjoy all seasons, but summer has a particular perk – fresh cherries. But the cherry season is so short-lived. Luckily, my pertinently pink cherry smoothie recipe can be made year-round as it can be made with fresh or frozen cherries. It’s super speedy to make, wickedly delicious and wholly virtuous.

Vintage bowl filled with cherries on a tabletop

Cherry lovers might also enjoy my goats cheese and cherry salad or my gluten-free cherry traybake cake.

Why this Cherry Smoothie Recipe Works

The colour of this cherry smoothie is a beautiful warm blush pink and the coconut sits alongside the cherries perfectly, tempering their slightly sweet, slightly tart nature with a touch of tropical creaminess.

This recipe is a real celebration of those deep crimson beauties.

Ingredients

I’ve splashed in a little vanilla and a touch of cinnamon to add extra taste dimensions to this drink. Although these flavours are very subtle, they really turn this smoothie into a well-rounded glass full of goodness.

Coconut water adds a gentle depth to this drink that water alone does not quite manage. Most supermarkets stock coconut water these days, so it should be easy to pick up.

Step by Step Instructions

Smoothies are notoriously quick and easy to make and this cherry smoothie recipe is no exception to the rule:

Step 1: If using fresh cherries, remove the stems and stones, then add to a blender jug along with all other ingredients

Step 2: Secure the lid and blitz until smooth

Step 3: Pour and serve

Process shots showing whole ingredients in a blender jug and the blended result

Expert Tips

As straightforward as this cherry smoothie might seem, here are a few pointers to help you get the best out of this recipe:

if you are using frozen cherries there is no need to add ice
ice is not strictly necessary even if using fresh cherries over frozen. The ice is optional if all ingredients are well chilled
Ensure that all stalks and stones are removed from fresh cherries since a stray stone in the blender will blunt the blade and adversely affect the flavour of this cherry smoothie should it get broken up
This drink does separate quickly, so serve it straight away. Reblend it by stirring or shaking

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a high power blender to make cherry smoothie?

The ingredients in this cherry smoothie recipe are all relatively soft, so any blender should be capable of processing it. However, high powered blenders generally create a creamier, smoother drink.

Note: If you intend to add ice to the mix, ensure your blender is sufficiently high powered to handle it. Check the instruction booklet if necessary.

Can I make cherry smoothie in advance?

Yes, this drink can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Pour it into a bottle with a screwtop lid and keep refrigerated. It will separate, so shake vigorously before pouring it into a glass – hence the screw top lid.

What else can I add to this cherry smoothie?

Try topping it with a sprinkle of desiccated coconut and some seeds if you fancy having something to chew whilst you sip.

Small bottle holding Cherry Smoothie with fresh cherries alongside

More fruity drinks

You can find all manner of smoothies and other refreshing fruity creations in my library of cold drinks. here are afew reader favourites:

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Jane Coupland

This cherry smoothie recipe is a beautiful blend of coconut, cherry, cinnamon & vanilla. It's pertinently pink, wickedly delicious and wholly virtuous.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Drink, Smoothie

Cuisine: Worldwide

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: Servings

Calories: 136kcal

Ingredients

▢ 200 ml/ ¾ cup + 2 tablespoon Coconut water
▢ 150 g/ 6oz Pitted cherries – fresh or frozen (see note above)
▢ 100 g/ 4oz Chopped pineapple (fresh or frozen – see note above)
▢ 2 tsp (heaped) Dessicated (flaked) coconut
▢ 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
▢ ½ teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions

Put all of the ingredients into a blender and whizz until smooth
Pour into 2 glasses and serve immediately

Notes

Expert Tips

I recommend serving this smoothie immediately after blending since natural separation of the ingredients does occur after 5-10 minutes (it’s still tasty though)
When separation occurs the drink can be easily reblended by shaking or stirring vigorously
You can make this drink with fresh or frozen cherries. Likewise, the pineapple can be fresh, frozen or tinned
For ease of blending, I suggest that only one of these fruits be frozen – either the cherries or the pineapple – not both
Assuming that one of the fruits is frozen there is no need to add ice to the blender
Check your blender can handle ice if you are adding it to your smoothie

Storage

This drink can be stored in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Pour it into a bottle with a screwtop lid and keep refrigerated. It will separate, so shake vigorously before pouring it into a glass – hence the screw top lid.

Nutrition Per Serving (Approximate)

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