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    Healthy Cherry Smoothie (high protein)

    Modified: Jun 16, 2025 • Published: Aug 21, 2023 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    A glass filled with a cherry cheesecake smoothie topped with fresh cherries and hemp hearts.

    This is the best cherry smoothie! It's so easy to make, has the most delicious cherry cheesecake flavour, is packed full of healthy ingredients and is high in protein.

    A glass filled with a pink smoothie topped with fresh cherries and hemp seeds.

    I love sneaking cauliflower into unexpected recipes like my cauliflower Alfredo sauce recipe and vegan cheese sauce recipe, and the hidden veggie smoothie I am sharing with you today is another example of a sneaky cauliflower recipe that I can't wait for you to try!

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this smoothie:
    • Ingredients:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make this cherry smoothie:
    • Top tips:
    • Cherry smoothie FAQs:
    • Other fruit recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this smoothie:

    • It's so quick and easy to make and is ready in just a few minutes. Just like mint lavender lemonade and banana watermelon smoothie.
    • This cherry smoothie tastes amazing! It's like you're eating a cherry cheesecake, just in smoothie form.
    • It is high in protein with 40 grams of protein per serving!
    • It's gluten free, and can be made dairy free and vegan too - just like my vegan strawberry milkshake.
    • It has a full serving of veggies but you'd never know it because it tastes so good!

    If you love high protein smoothies you will also love this key lime pie smoothie and coffee banana smoothie.

    Ingredients:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

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    • Cherries - be sure to pit your cherries before you add them to the smoothie. Instead of fresh cherries you could also use frozen cherries.
    • Frozen banana - this helps make this cherry smoothie even more thick and creamy.
    • Cauliflower - I recommend using steamed or already cooked cauliflower.
    • Cashew butter - this helps this smoothie taste like cheesecake. I recommend using smooth, unsweetened cashew butter.
    • Collagen peptides - help make this smoothie high in protein.
    • Coconut milk - I recommend using full fat coconut milk. If you can't have coconut milk I would use unsweetened cashew milk or almond milk instead.
    • Vanilla yogurt - to help add a bit more sweetness and make it even thicker and creamier.
    • Hemp seeds - also known as hemp hearts, these add even more healthy fats, a bit of protein, and more fiber.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • To make this cherry smoothie dairy-free: use a dairy-free vanilla yogurt.
    • For vegan: use a dairy-free yogurt and omit the collagen peptides. You could replace it with a vegan vanilla protein powder but this will alter the flavour.

    How to make this cherry smoothie:

    A blender with cauliflower, cherries, yogurt and milk in it.

    Step 1

    Place all the ingredients into your high speed blender.

    A blender with a pink smoothie in it.

    Step 2

    Then blend everything well until the ingredients are smooth.

    A glass with a pink smoothie in it topped with hemp seeds and fresh cherries.

    Step 3

    Serve and enjoy!

    Top tips:

    • To make pitting your cherries even easier use a cherry pitter that pits 6 cherries at once!
    • Serving ideas: this cherry smoothie is delicious served as is but you could also top it with other ingredients like cacao nibs, chocolate chips or shredded coconut.
    A glass filled with a cherry smoothie topped with fresh cherries and hemp hearts.

    Cherry smoothie FAQs:

    Is this smoothie keto?

    No this cherry smoothie is not low carb or keto.

    Is this a low calorie smoothie?

    No this is not a low calorie smoothie. This smoothie has over 1000 calories per serving to make it a complete, filling meal.

    Can I store this smoothie for later?

    Yes, this smoothie stores well in the fridge for up to 48 hours. Be sure to give it a good stir before enjoying.

    Other fruit recipes you will love:

    • A glass of berry lemonade smoothie topped with fresh blueberries and raspberries.
      Berry Lemonade Smoothie (without yogurt)
    • A cherry brownie topped with a fresh cherry cut in half.
      The Best Cherry Brownies (so fudgy!)
    • A bowl of paleo cherry crisp with two scoops of vanilla ice cream on it and a spoon in the bowl.
      Paleo Cherry Crisp (no oats & gluten-free)
    • A pink smoothie in a glass with a piece of watermelon in it and a straw.
      3 Ingredient Watermelon Banana Smoothie

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star review before you go!

    Recipe

    A clear glass with a cherry smoothie in it, topped with fresh cherries and hemp hearts with fresh cherries around the glass.

    Cherry Smoothie

    This is the best cherry smoothie! It tastes amazing and is healthy and high in protein.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Beverage, Breakfast, Drinks, Smoothie, Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 1021kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Vitamix blender

    Ingredients

    • 1 frozen banana
    • 1 1/4 cups cherries, pitted
    • 1 cup cooked cauliflower florets
    • 1/2 cup coconut milk
    • 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt (use dairy free for vegan)
    • 3 tablespoon cashew butter
    • 2 tablespoon collagen peptides *for vegan see recipe notes
    • 2 tablespoon hemp hearts

    Instructions

    • Add all the ingredients to your blender.
    • Blend well until smooth.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. To make this smoothie dairy free use a dairy free yogurt. 
    2. If you don't drink this smoothie right away store it in the fridge for up to 48 hours. 
    3. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1021kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 1757mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 368IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 12mg
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    DISCLAIMERS: The statements made on this website have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration or Health Canada. The information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. You assume full responsibility for how you use this information. Always consult with your physician or other health professionals before making any diet or lifestyle changes. This post may contain affiliate links whereby if you purchase these products I receive a small percentage of the sale price. This allows me to keep the blog running and I thank you for allowing me to do that!

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