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This Healthy Cherry Smoothie is layered with quinoa and topped with a creamy cherrie smoothie. Mix the two together for a crunchy protein-focused breakfast!
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I’m excited to be sharing this cherry smoothie with you guys today! It’s one of my favorite ways to eat breakfast that isn’t eggs, and you know how much I love my eggs. But here’s the thing, breakfast is one of the biggest challenges for my clients and readers.
It’s one of the most frequently asked questions. What can I have for breakfast that’s easy to take with me on the go? What can I make in 10-minutes? What can I eat that isn’t eggs. Well, you can put a checkmark next to all those questions because this breakfast does this and more!
When it comes to breakfast, it’s easy to get caught up in the traditional eggs, bacon, toast, cereal, oatmeal rollercoaster. I tell my weight loss clients all the time to have dinner leftovers for breakfast if they don’t like breakfast foods, or do something simple like a cherry smoothie recipe to make it simple.
I layered the bottom of the smoothie with the delicious blend and stir it into the smoothie when I’m ready to eat.
I cook quinoa ahead of time then blending up this healthy cherry smoothie the morning I’m ready to eat it.
If that doesn’t work for you, you can alternatively blend the smoothie ahead of time, store in the refrigerator then marry it with the quinoa when you’re ready to eat. Either way works and it really is a breeze!
Oh, and I forgot to mention this smoothie recipe with cherries isn’t just for breakfast either. You can have it any time of day. It makes a refreshing, filling and healthy anytime treat.
Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients
For the Smoothie:
- 3/4 cup frozen cherries
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cranberry juice
- Liquid stevia, to taste, or sweetener of choice
For the Quinoa:
- 1 cup quinoa, cooked
Instructions
- To a blender, add frozen cherries, Greek yogurt, cranberry juice and stevia. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Place half the quinoa in a glass and top with half the smoothie mixture. Place the other half in a second glass.
- If not sharing or eating immediately, keep in the freezer or refrigerator to eat later as desired.
Notes
- Cook time represents the average amount of time to cook the quinoa. Check the label on yours to be sure!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I love having anything chewy in a smoothie bowl!
I knew we were friends for a reason.
Definitely a great way to switch up breakfast! These blends sound great.
They are great additions to the morning routine.
This looks great and the quinoa seems like it would help to keep you full longer. Thanks for sharing.
It’s a great way to add in protein with a healthy carb.