For me, this blueberry cherry smoothie recipe is also a powerhouse drink. I have listed it top 5 among my superfood smoothies. A perfect start to your day or as an energetic mid-morning energy boost.
I want you to realize the powerful natural combination of cherries and blueberries in this smoothie. Yes, full of goodness, flavors, and antioxidants.
It can be ready in under two minutes, before you jump into your office chair or take it with you on your commute.
This smoothie is packed with iron, potassium and plenty of vitamins for you to enjoy. Of course, this is also a completely vegan, fruit, based breakfast. The blueberry and cherry are the star fruits here.
So, If you have access to a market, buy fresh blueberries if in season (preferably organic) otherwise frozen also great or better.
Either way, your smoothie will taste so delicious that even the angels would find it divine. 🙂
If you are going to the gym, run or any other body training you might need to add extra of your own protein powder.
What are the benefits of blueberry cherry in your smoothie?
The benefits of a blueberry cherry in your smoothie are immense. If we try to identify the type of B Vitamins alone, cherries and blueberries are so close, in fact they are neck and neck in all categories.
However, blueberries tend to contain more Vitamin B1, while cherries contain more Vitamin B2, B3, and B5. They are also called tiny little superfoods. See below to understand why.
Blueberry packs a lot of nutrients into a small, low-calorie per unit. You get a generous dose of fiber, vitamin C, Vitamin K, and manganese in every one cup serving of blueberries. So when combined they:
- pack huge amounts of antioxidants,
- both contain vitamin C, B’s and other super healthy nutrients,
- activate and facilitate skin healing,
- help improve brain’s cells,
- fight heart diseases,
- increase awareness and daily performance, whilst reducing bad cholesterol or saturated fat.
- Very high in potassium, can easily slow down aging and improve skin health.
Can we mix it all up?
Yes, we can. Making this blueberry cherry smoothie is fairly simple. Definitely healthy, and incredibly flavorist breakfast, the ideal start of your day.
Seriously, so easy to make it just buy or get frozen blueberries, and a handful of cherries, peeled banana. Açai berries are also great, pick what you like.
Get the yogurt (probiotic within) and some flax seeds for additional fiber out.
Now get all the following in the blender and whisk:
- 1 Banana
- 1 cup Dark cherries Frozen (pitted) – or buy fresh or frozen cherries
- 1 ½ cup Blueberries frozen
- 1 tsp Maca powder Maca
- 2 spoons of Greek yogurt
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- Flax seeds
Add a tiny spoon of ground cinnamon to this thick, delicious drink.
Blueberries Cherries Banana Maca Smoothie
Equipment
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1 Banana Ripe medium size preferably
- 1 cup Dark cherries Frozen all pitted – You can get fresh cherries
- 1 ½ cup Blueberries frozen
- 2 Tbsp Greek yogurt 5% Fat (Optional)
- 1 tsp Maca powder Maca improves the hormonal, physical and emotional states of people.( everyday).
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tbsp Flax seeds
Instructions
- Print this recipe.
- Take the frozen blueberries and or cherries out
- Prep all the remaining ingredients or get them out on the workspace
- Combine blueberries, cherries, and banana. Don't forget to cover the blender. Blend for 1 minute until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Note: instead of 300ml of water you can add almond milk.
Quick note: If you are looking to buy a smoothie maker, we would highly recommend “Kitchen Aid blender“. It has solid blades and is ergonomic, super practical, with multiple mixing features, very efficient.
We also use this great machine for juices, sauces, soups or pulverizing tomatoes for our different pasta recipes.
You might want to try our:
- chocolate banana maca smoothie
- chocolate smoothie powerhouse.