Van Cherry Pineapple Smoothie
This vibrant Van Cherry Pineapple Smoothie blends the deep, sweet profile of Pacific Northwest Van cherries with tropical pineapple for a refreshing, antioxidant-packed breakfast or snack. Its creamy texture and bold ruby hue make it as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Van cherries frozen, pitted
- 1 cup pineapple chunks fresh or frozen
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt plain or vanilla for extra creaminess
- 1 tbsp honey optional, adjust based on fruit sweetness
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract to enhance the cherry flavor
- 1 tbsp chia seeds for added fiber and thickness
- 0.5 cup ice cubes only if using fresh fruit
Notes
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt and use maple syrup instead of honey. If making ahead, store in an airtight mason jar for up to 24 hours and shake well before drinking as separation is natural. Using frozen fruit provides the best thick, milkshake-like texture without diluting the flavor with excess ice.