Confession: The only Ben & Jerry’s flavor I’ve ever tasted is Cherry Garcia.
Fact: This smoothie tastes just like it.
If you’re anything like me you have 5lbs. of cherries sitting in your fridge, you’ve been too busy at lunch time to think of putting together much more than a smoothie and yet you want something that fills you up.
If that’s your dilemma, this is your solution.
I have been in love with the cherry + almond combination ever since trying Ashley’s buckwheat bake months ago. Having 5lbs. of cherries in your fridge seems like a good occasion to recreate that flavor in smoothie form, no?
It’s high in protein and filling. The only thing missing is some vegetables, otherwise it’d be a complete meal. I thought about throwing in some spinach for that reason alone but, I really hate what spinach does to the otherwise beautiful color of a fruit smoothies. And plus, fruit > spinach in the summer when cherries are in season in my opinion. 
I actually left this smoothie kind of chunky instead of blending it to a smooth consistency. With the pitted fresh cherries and whole almonds, I kind of wanted a “chew factor” to the smoothie. Chewing my drink also makes it feel more like a meal than a snack and that hopefully means I won’t be raiding the pantry an hour after.
So, if you have cherries on hand, I suggest you make this and if you don’t, I suggest you go buy some cherries.
Cherry almond vanilla
smoothie
Serves 1
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 almond milk
- 1 cup pitted cherries
- 2 tbsp whole almonds
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup ice
Directions:
Put all ingredients into blender and pulse for a “chewy” consistency. If you want it smooth, just use puree setting and blend longer.
What’s your favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor? Obviously, cherry garcia for me since it’s all I’ve ever had!
Or, favorite ice cream flavor in general? I’m usually a mint chocolate chip fan but, the mint can’t be too “fake” tasting.
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Gina your recipe looks great and the photography is just sooooo pretty, too!!! Lovely!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga recently posted..Girly Mall Trip
Is it weird I’m not a huge cherry fan?
Matt @ The Athlete’s Plate recently posted..60 Minutes Of Ass-Kicking (My Favorite Spin Workout)
Oh my gosh – LOVE that second photo! Is it sad that I have a hard time choosing between what I love more in your posts – your recipes or your pictures?!
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Ooh that looks yum! I think my favourite ice cream flavour would have to be the haagen daz pralines and cream or maybe peanut butter!
Hayley @ Oat Couture recently posted..‘Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins’
LOVE the color of that smoothie! I’ve been on a PB and banana smoothie kick for the past few weeks but would love to try that and get a PINK smoothie
Only dairy-free ice cream I eat is So Delicious coconut milk brand. I can’t handle real ice cream, but I really like the chocolate coconut milk kind!
Holly @ Pink-Runner.com recently posted..Positive Splits
The color of that smoothie is so pretty! Gotta love that shade of pink
If you were to try another B and J flavor, I would suggest Half-Baked: chocolate fudge brownie and cookie dough mixed into vanilla ice cream… I mean how the heck can you go wrong with something like that?!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset recently posted..Let’s Start The Weekend Off Right
I just remembered I have like 6lbs of cherries in my fridge! Awesome!!
Cherry Garcia is a delicious flavor…my favorite is the brownie froyo. I pick out all the brownies and give the ice cream to Mike.
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Yummy! I think I love half baked cookie dough the best.
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..An Attempt at a Healthier Weekend
I found myself in a similar situation a few months ago with a heap of cherries and no idea what to do with them. I ended up making a cobbler, but next time I will remember this smoothie recipe. And I agree, I like the chew-factor with cherries.
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