Healthy Strawberry-Cherry Smoothie

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This strawberry cherry smoothie is delicious, super healthy and super easy to make at home! I tried this recipe during the winter months with frozen cherries, stored from the previous cherry season and it tasted heavenly! 

This cherry smoothie can be made at any time of the year and you can also use fresh or frozen cherries. If you have a lot of fresh cherries, try freezing them for winter smoothies. I hope you all enjoy this Strawberry Cherry Smoothie Recipe. 

Health Benefits Of Strawberries:

The heart-shaped shape of the strawberry is the first sign that this fruit is good for your health and your body. 

These potent little fruits have the following benefits:
  1. They protect your heart, increase HDL (good) cholesterol.
  2. Strawberries help to lower your blood pressure.
  3. They help to fight and guard against cancer cells.
  4. Strawberries are filled with vitamins, fiber, and super high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols.
  5.  Strawberries are free from sodium, fat, cholesterol and are low-calorie food. 
  6. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity 
  7. They are also considered as a good source of manganese and potassium. 
  8. Around eight strawberries provide more vitamin C than an orange.

Health Benefits Of Cherry:

Cherries are one of the most beloved fruits, they are not very tasty but have amazing health benefits.
  1. Cherries boost muscle recovery after an intense workout.
  2. Cherries may help in keeping the heart healthy.
  3. May help to reduce the symptoms of Arthritis and Gout.
  4. May help in improving your sleep quality.
  5. Easy to add up to your diet.
  6. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
  7. Cherries are packed with nutrients.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 orange, peeled and separated into wedges
  • 1 banana, peeled and quartered
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen strawberries, hulled
  • 1½ cups fresh or frozen sweet red cherries, pitted
  • Drizzle of honey or agave nectar, to taste, if desired

Instructions:

  1. Combine all of the ingredients in an electric blender. Add ingredients in the order they are listed. As a rule of thumb, you want to add the liquid first and the frozen last and everything else goes in between. Blend until smooth.
  2. If you like your smoothies a little sweeter, you can drizzle in your favorite sweetener such as honey or agave nectar to taste, then pulse in a blender until well incorporated. Enjoy!

Nutrition Serving Per 1 glass:

  • Calories: 90kcal
  • Total Fat: 1g 
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 0g 
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 3mg
  • Carbohydrate: 21g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7g
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Protein: 2g

Tip: Either strawberries or cherries could be frozen. If you love chilled smoothies, it’s best to have at least one frozen fruit.





Location: United States