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Cherries have always been a favorite of mine, ever since I was a little kid. They make for one of the best snacks on their own, and they're also great in smoothies — like, say, this one.
The base of this cherry smoothie is a delicious chia pudding. If you love the texture of tapioca, then you should also be fond of chia pudding. It's similar, yet healthier and quicker to prepare.
Make the chia pudding 30 minutes ahead of time so it can set. You can even put the chia pudding in the fridge overnight for a smoothie breakfast. If your chia has sat overnight, you'll probably need a spoon to enjoy it the next day.
The best part of this smoothie is the toppings. Fresh cherries, some extra chia for a little crunch, maybe some yogurt if you'd like, or even chopped chocolate. It's a breakfast dream come true.
SERVINGS
- Chia pudding bottom:
- 12 cup Almond milk
- 3 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon honey
- Cherry Smoothie
- 1 cup Harry & David® Cherries
- 1 cup Almond milk
- 12 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Toppings:
- Chopped chocolate
- Chia seeds
- Harry & David® Cherries
Whisk together the milk, chia seeds, and honey in the bottom of a glass, and place it in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.
Combine all the smoothie ingredients together in the blender and blend until smooth and puréed.
Pour the smoothie mixture over the chia pudding.
Top it with the cherries, chia, and chocolate, if desired.
AUTHOR
Jessica Merchant is a full-time recipe developer and food writer who is intensely passionate about food and writing, and loves to share her food through her blog How Sweet Eats. Bacon makes her beam. Chocolate makes her shout from the rooftops with joy. Vegetables are her biggest frenemy (her perfect world would include none of them).