Cherry Vanilla Thrilla
Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with the Cherry Vanilla Thrilla, a luscious and refreshing smoothie that’s perfect for any time of day. Made with sweet, juicy fresh cherries, a hint of pure vanilla extract, and creamy yogurt, this delightful drink strikes the perfect balance between fruity and indulgent. Enhanced with a touch of sugar, milk (or your favorite plant-based alternative), and a frosty blend of ice cubes, this smoothie delivers an irresistible burst of flavor and creamy texture in every sip. Customize it to your liking with a drizzle of honey for extra sweetness and garnish with whipped cream and fresh cherries for a show-stopping presentation. Ready in just 10 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, the Cherry Vanilla Thrilla is your go-to recipe for a quick, easy, and delicious treat that everyone will love. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a guilt-free dessert!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh cherries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups plain yogurt or vanilla yogurt
- 1 cup milk (or almond milk)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- as needed whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- as needed fresh cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Remove the pits from the fresh cherries and place them in a blender.
Add the granulated sugar and pure vanilla extract to the blender to enhance the flavor.
Pour in the plain yogurt, followed by the milk, ensuring the liquid ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the ice cubes to the blender to create a frothy and chilled texture.
Blend all ingredients together on high speed for 1-2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the mixture and add honey if additional sweetness is desired. Blend briefly to combine.
Pour the Cherry Vanilla Thrilla into glasses and garnish with whipped cream and fresh cherries, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful, refreshing drink!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
683 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.4 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 429 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.3 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.6 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 97.0 g | ||
| Protein | 26.4 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.2 mcg | 36% | |
| Calcium | 1208 mg | 93% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1668 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
