Cherry Pie Smoothie
I love desserts! It’s a serious problem. We try to be good about not bringing in a ton and spacing them out so its more occasional. Sometimes the feeling strikes for a treat and I try to figure out if I can get by with just a smoothie. So chocolate peanut butter smoothies are popular as well as the Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie I shared a few months back.
One of my favorite desserts growing up was this no bake cherry cream cheese pie that my family always made. So with that in mind I went to work making this smoothie. It’s not quite the same since I don’t include cream cheese but it still does a good job of giving the same feeling as the pie. My kids loved it! I was a little surprised my daughter was liking it so much because she is generally kind of wary of all things new.
It’s always nice to have a light and refreshing alternative to your favorite desserts so you can indulge without the guilt!
Cherry Pie Smoothie
Ingredients
- 5 oz pkg frozen Dark Sweet Cherries
- 1 cup Milk
- 6 oz. Cherry yogurt- I love the Greek varieties since they are not as sweet
- 2 rectangles/ 4 squares graham crackers
- Honey, if needed, depending on the tartness of the cherries and your preference
- scoop of ice
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 286Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 174mgCarbohydrates: 53gFiber: 2gSugar: 38gProtein: 9g
That’s it. I hope you enjoy!
Jade, this looks so good and refreshing, especially on these hot summer days. Thanks so much for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I look forward to seeing what you’ll share this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/07/try-new-recipe-tuesday-july-1st.html
Thanks so much Lisa! Hope you and your cute (not-so-little) kiddos are staying cool thus far.
This a smoothie I must try! I pinned this to the Tasty Tuesdays Pinterest board. Thanks for linking up at Creative K Kids a couple of weeks ago 🙂
Jade, this looks amazing! Thanks for linking up with “Try a New Recipe Tuesday.” I look forward to seeing what you’ll share this week. http://our4kiddos.blogspot.com/2014/06/try-new-recipe-tuesday-june-24.html
Cherry pie smoothie, yum! This looks so good! Pinned. Thank you for being a part of our party. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. It is always a pleasure to have you! http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
YUMMY!! I like sneaking a handful or two of spinach into our smoothies. You can’t taste it so the kids don’t notice and they are eating extra greens! 🙂
I do the same thing Alicia. I have found my kids (and perhaps the hubby) get a little wierded out when it’s green so I try to add the spinach to the darker smoothies. Maybe someday they will just get used to everything being funky colors. Lol.
Oh Yep – this smoothie is definitely for me 🙂
It sounds DELICIOUS !!
This looks so tasty and perfect for summer!
I’ve never seen a recipe with graham crackers. Will have to try this.
Looks good and easy! This would wake me up in the mornings! Thanks for the recipe!
My kid’s love smoothies, this looks so good!
We make a ton of smoothies, but I’ve never made a cherry one. Pinned and will give this a try.
This sounds so light and refreshing! Thanks for sharing on Hump Day Happenings : )
Thanks Megan!
Sounds and looks yummy, Jade. That’s one I want to try very soon, after the move! Love G’ma Mc
Just a week and a half and then I can make for you!