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Strawberry Cherry Smoothie

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Made with just four ingredients, this dairy-free and gluten-free Strawberry Cherry Smoothie is super-easy to make! Enjoy it as a snack or as a beverage! And that color! It works just as easily for Valentine’s Day as it does in spring and summer! {Paleo or Vegan}

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie next to paper straws, silk flowers, and a light blue backdrop.

We are finally getting warmer weather, just in time for Valentine’s Day, and I couldn’t be happier. I’m usually over winter by January 2nd, never mind I live in the Midwest where winter doesn’t get its chops until about January 3rd. I have blankets on the couch and blankets on the beds. I live in my bathrobe, time of day be dambed, and I stick it in the dryer for extra toastiness. What I don’t have is, to paraphrase a friend, blankets in the hallway. And I should. That trek from couch to bed at night is not for the fainthearted. So, a cold smoothie might not seem appropriate. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Because in addition to a sweet and succulent flavor, Strawberry Cherry Smoothie also boasts a beautiful Valentine’s Day color. This smoothie came by accident, and it’s one worth repeating.

When I didn’t have my usual ingredients for Triple Berry Power Smoothie, I briefly panicked. What did I have that I could fashion into a smoothie? The girls were hungry, and I was out of ideas. Until I threw strawberries and cherries together. But cherries, although delicious, are tart, and sometimes the girls reject anything other than flat-out sweet. I didn’t want to overcompensate by adding excessive amounts of agave nectar or honey. But what would they think? I wondered. Well, the girls loved it. And we think you will, too!

So let’s do this!

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie next to paper straws, silk flowers, and a light blue backdrop.

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie is

  • Gluten-free
  • Dairy-free
  • Soy-free
  • Vegan or paleo
  • Quick to make and easy to store

We are repeating it A LOT in our house. Like, let’s say you have a child who is OVER THE MOON about Valentine’s Day. Like, maybe she plans her outfits in various shades and patterns of red and pink for the entire week, counts down to the 14th of February like it’s the 25th of December, has created a Valentine’s Day itinerary for the entire family, and wants to eat Valentine’s Day food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Let’s just say. Well, in addition to Dairy-Free Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, which are already on the menu, you can throw in this Strawberry Cherry Smoothie and call it a win.

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie in a small teacup next to thawing cherries.

Strawberry Cherry Ingredients

  • Fresh fruit or frozen fruit that has been partially thawed (keep the juices and add them to the blender)
  • Almond milk (or other dairy-alternative of choice)
  • Sweetener (100% pure honey for a paleo version or agave nectar for a vegan variation)

Go fresh or thawed fruit, add your non-dairy milk of choice, and blend. Sweetener as desired.  Then you are set for the day. Strawberry Cherry Smoothie is my pick-me-up on bleak winter days with overcast skies and a windchill that will nip the fingers. I suspect, too, Strawberry Cherry Smoothie will also be a pick-me-up during the spring and summer when temps rise, humidity replaces chill, and for a brief moment, I think, it will be nice when the weather turns cool again…

Strawberry Cherry Smoothie in clear glasses with brightly-colored paper straws, surrounded by flowers and frozen cherries and strwaberries.

Optional smoothie mix-ins

  • Add an avocado for extra creaminess. Make sure the avocado is ripe but not too ripe. Then it’ll be perfect for a smoothie. And if you’re still a little unsure about it, use only half an avocado.
  • Blend in chia seeds or flaxseed. These ingredients will thicken the smoothie.
  • Add vanilla protein powder. This will add fullness and a little flavor to the smoothie!
Strawberry Cherry Smoothie in clear glasses with brightly-colored paper straws.

More Valentine’s Day Treats!

  • Dairy-Free Soy-Free Chocolate Bars
  • Delectable Dairy-Free Chocolate Tart
  • Dairy-Free Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

Spiriteds, I hope you are well, and I’m glad you’re here. Thanks for stopping by! ❤️

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Strawberry Cherry Smoothie

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Made with just four ingredients, this dairy-free and gluten-free Strawberry Cherry Smoothie is super-easy to make! Enjoy it as a snack or as a beverage! And that color! It works just as easily for Valentine’s Day as it does in spring and summer! {Paleo and Vegan}

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 3 cups 1x
  • Category: Smoothies
  • Method: Blender
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups strawberries
  • 1 cup cherries
  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 100% pure honey (paleo) or agave nectary (vegan) to taste, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a high speed blender and mix until smooth.
  2. Serve immediately, or for a thicker smoothie, let sit overnight.

Notes

  • Fresh fruit or frozen fruit that has been partially thawed can be used in this recipe.
  • I use almond milk in this recipe, but other dairy alternatives, such as cashew milk, rice milk, and coconut milk will also work.

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