This nourishing anti-inflammatory smoothie is perfect for all around wellness or as a post-workout recovery drink! Filled with cherries, blueberries, turmeric, and cinnamon, the anti-inflammatory healing power will act like magic in the body!
I am a blogger who does not care for smoothies. I know! You probably are going to X-out this post and quickly move on to a blogger who adores smoothies and posts their colorful drinkable creations all over instagram. Really though, I just like to CHEW my food if I’ve hungry. Drinking is for water, coffee, tea, and my weird “protein milk” creations (i.e. I just stir in the scoop of protein powder in my glass of almond milk and eat it with a spoon…don’t judge, it’s good!).
But sometimes a smoothie will sit well in my mind and thus my stomach. Don’t get me wrong, the beautiful creamy creations I see on the blogs have my mouth-watering at times. but when push comes to shove, I really just never physically crave a smoothie. However, that doesn’t mean my life is deprived of the blended up creations. With 50 thousand blenders (and one damn beautiful piece of kitchen-cookery-greatness
This has been a favorite blend of mine since my post-op wisdom teeth debacle back in the summer. I created it then as something easy to eat as well as an anti-inflammatory “medicine”. I still love the blend and like to pretend it does have magic powers (maybe it does?). It has all my favorite anti-inflammatory goodies and is packed with nutrients to make a body, mind, and tummy happy. You can even add protein if you want it to be a post-workout option. Anti-inflammatory goodness and protein, that’s a great way to get those muscles to recover and build!
Cherries and blueberries, I think, are the perfect fruits to add to a smoothie for all-natural sweetness. Frozen, they make a smoothie so creamy and just so perfectly sweet! Their antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties are #1 too. Plus cinnamon and turmeric are the BEST anti-inflammatory spices you can add to your diet. I consume these by the gallon (I use them every day in some way!).
Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients: (serves 1)
+ 1/2 Cup Frozen Cherries
+ 1/2 Cup Frozen Blueberries
+ 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
+ 1/4 Tsp Turmeric (you can use fresh if you want more benefits!)
+ 2 Cups of Escarole (or other green)
+ 1 Scoop of Chocolate Protein Powder (I used Sunwarrior Warrior Blend
+ 1 Cup Non-Dairy Milk or Water
+ 5 Ice Cubes
Directions:
+ In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. 🙂
I don’t “measure” my smoothie ingredients, so those are just approximations. Feel free to add more or less of anything! Also, Sunwarrior sent me samples to review and I have to say, I was super excited! I had always wanted to try Sunwarrior…for years…and I finally got to! I’m impressed, which is hard for this protein powder snob, but Sunwarrior is pretty tasty! (Thanks Sunwarrior! My curiosity is finally settled!)
So tell me:
+ What’s your favorite anti-inflammatory food? Turmeric!
+ Are you smoothie obsessed?
*Recipe linking up for the week! Allergy Free Wednesdays, #RecipeFridays, #RecipeOfTheWeek, #StrangeButGood, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Real Food Friday, Gluten-Free Fridays, Tasty Tuesdays, Savoring Saturdays, Healthy Vegan Fridays, Real Food Recipe Roundup, Tasty Tuesdays, Meatless Mondays, Lena’s Tasty Tuesdays!*
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Amanda Love says
March 16, 2015 at 7:04 pmAn anti-inflammatory smoothie, sounds interesting! I’ll have to try and see if I can make this and see if it will help with my back.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 16, 2015 at 7:15 pmHopefully! Thanks Amanda!
Censie says
March 13, 2015 at 11:34 pmThis looks really yummy! Always looking for healthy smoothie ideas.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 14, 2015 at 12:50 pmFor sure! Thanks!
Wally says
March 13, 2015 at 5:10 pmHey Rebecca,
I am with you, I really like to chew my food most times, but I do like a great smoothie or juice recipe that I can have now and then. And this one looks really good, I love the color.
Great recipe, I will be trying it soon!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 5:13 pmI love the deep color too! haha!
Thank you Wally!
Melissa Vera says
March 13, 2015 at 12:20 pmThis looks so yummy. I am always looking for new smoothie recipes and I am going to give this a try.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 1:25 pmThanks Melissa!
Debbie Denny says
March 13, 2015 at 7:17 amI do like smoothies. This one is something I think I could use.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 7:30 amGreat!
Jennifer B says
March 13, 2015 at 6:03 amI really love smoothies and this one looks fantastic! I would love to try it!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 7:30 amI hope you do!
Jess Weaver says
March 13, 2015 at 5:42 amA great tasting smoothy with benefits of being an anti-inflammatory, sounds like a great bonus. I will have to give this a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 5:48 amTotally! Thanks Jess!
Rosey says
March 13, 2015 at 4:58 amCherries would make such a great smoothie. That’s one flavor I haven’t tried yet, but seriously I’m wondering why not! Looks/sounds great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 13, 2015 at 7:30 amYes! Why not! It’s amazing!
Trisha says
March 12, 2015 at 10:38 pmThis actually sounds really good! I don’t often make smoothies but I would be willing to try this one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 10:41 pmThank you Trisha! You and me both, and it’s good 😉
Liz Mays says
March 12, 2015 at 7:59 pmI guess I don’t know of too many anti-inflammatory foods. This sounds like a delicious one to start on!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 8:00 pmYou will love it Liz!
Ashley @irishred02 says
March 12, 2015 at 7:51 pmThis smoothie sounds perfect for me, as I suffer from chronic back pain caused by inflammatory muscles. I love Sunwarrior Protein too 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 7:53 pmOoo! You should so give it a try then! I hope its magical powers can help 😉
Lorane says
March 12, 2015 at 4:18 pmThis is an interesting Recipe. Cherry is known to “purge” the system. This is sure to help to fight anti-inflammatory
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 4:36 pmYou bet!
Heather Lawrence says
March 12, 2015 at 3:45 pmOh this would be a big hit in our house!
Love smoothies 🙂
Never thought to look for “what” I could get out of it… I am just a sucker for something that tastes great!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 4:36 pmHaha well now it’s 2 in one 😉
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
March 12, 2015 at 12:50 pmThis smoothie sounds tasty! I have never tried a cherry one before!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 12:54 pmYou will love it!
Shauna says
March 12, 2015 at 12:19 pmOh wow, this sounds delicious and I love that it is helpful. I just got a ninja and am always looking for smoothies. Thanks for sharing
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 12:30 pmAwesome! Thanks Shauna! XOXO
Kelli A says
March 12, 2015 at 9:50 amWho doesn’t love the idea of a smoothie having medicinal properties! How cool is that. I like cherries so this would be a great one for me!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 10:06 amAh, I hope you get to give it a “blend” then 😉 XOXO
Debbie L. says
March 12, 2015 at 8:45 amI pinned your post to my Healthy Living Board. This sounds tasty and interesting.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 8:48 amO, thank you so much!
Saidah says
March 12, 2015 at 7:13 amI am a huge smoothie fan. Any berry combo will do. I take tart cherry capsules for inflammation
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 12, 2015 at 7:37 amCherries are the magic berry 😉
Deborah Davis says
March 10, 2015 at 1:19 amSo good and so good for you! Thank you for sharing this delightful post with us at the Healthy, Happy, Green and Natural Party Blog Hop! I sincerely appreciate it. I’m pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 10, 2015 at 8:25 amThank you dear!
Miz Helen says
March 8, 2015 at 3:58 pmGreat Smoothie for the old bones, I could use one of these todaHope you are having a great weekend and thanks so much for sharing this awesome post with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Heleny!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2015 at 4:32 pmHaha, thank you!
vegetarianmamma (Cindy) says
March 8, 2015 at 3:43 pmWhat a neat idea! Thanks for sharing!
-Cindy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 8, 2015 at 4:32 pmThanks!
Raia says
March 6, 2015 at 2:01 pmMmm! I’m a sucker for smoothies. 😉 Thanks for sharing this with us at Savoring Saturdays!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 6, 2015 at 2:02 pmThanks Raia 😉
Sherry says
March 6, 2015 at 6:56 amI am a smoothie fan, and this sounds delish! Thanks for linking up to Funtastic Friday. Hope to see you again this week.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 6, 2015 at 7:17 amWell that’s great! Thanks!
Deborah Davis says
March 4, 2015 at 10:53 pmHi Rebecca,
What a creative, delectable natural remedy! I can’t wait to try this recipe. Thank you for sharing this healthy and delicious Anti-Inflammatory Cherry Smoothie with us at the Plant-Based Potluck Party Blog Hop! I sincerely appreciate it. I’m pinning and sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2015 at 7:20 amThank you!
Rachel says
March 4, 2015 at 7:57 pmYour intro had me laughing because I feel exactly the way you do! Especially for breakfast, I want eggs, not fru-fru smoothies, but I also want to eat better. I think this one is going to be the first one I try. Thank you for showing which protein powder you used. Visiting from Merry Monday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2015 at 7:24 amThanks Rachel!
O gosh, I can’t do savory for breakfast though either! I need my carbs and sweetness!
Ashley Egan says
March 4, 2015 at 3:58 pmI would have never thought of combining cherries and spices into a smoothie. Thanks for sharing and thanks for linking up to Awesome Life Friday!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2015 at 4:14 pmIt’s great! Give it a try!
kimmythevegan says
March 3, 2015 at 11:29 pmI know you’re not a smoothie fan – but I LOVE them! And this one sounds great. I especially need an anti-inflammatory one right now with a swollen foot!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 4, 2015 at 7:45 amO no! What happened!? :O
kimmythevegan says
March 5, 2015 at 2:37 pmStress fracture :/ It’s been 8 weeks!!! I finally got the cast and boot off, but still need to take it easy. It’s *still* swollen!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 5, 2015 at 4:02 pmI need to send you all the cherries and turmeric then! XOXOXOXOXOXOXO
kimmythevegan says
March 5, 2015 at 6:09 pmAwwww =) You are so sweet!!!!
Cydnee says
March 3, 2015 at 2:54 pmWhat a great smoothie! Delicious and beneficial. Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. ~Cydnee
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2015 at 3:48 pmThank you!
All that's Jas says
March 3, 2015 at 1:40 pmThat looks so good, I could go for a glass right now. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 3, 2015 at 3:56 pmGo whip some up!
Cassidy @ Cassidy's Craveable Creations says
March 2, 2015 at 9:16 amSounds delicious! I’m always looking for new smoothie recipes, I’ll have to buy some cherries this week! Thanks for linking this up to Gluten Free Wednesdays 🙂
-Cassidy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
March 2, 2015 at 10:23 amAwesome! I hope you like this one!
K says
February 28, 2015 at 8:11 pmHi girly!
If you’re interested, I’m starting a link party on Tuesdays over at my blog. It’s a great opportunity to share your content and meet other awesome bloggers! I’d LOVE for you to share a post!
-K
http://peeledwellness.com
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 28, 2015 at 9:45 pmAwesome!
Pam says
February 28, 2015 at 10:42 amMy daughter makes smoothies often. They are so full of nutrients, so I’m planning to try to make them more often. (It’s like a salad–one quick meal and I don’t have to feel guilty about not eating enough veggies or fruits.) I love this one you’ve posted. I recently got a little smoothie blender, so I’m ready to go! Stopped by from the SITS Sharefest. I love your cheerful blog vibe and look forward to exploring.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 28, 2015 at 11:32 amAwesome! I hope you BOTH give this combo a try! XOXO
Marla says
February 27, 2015 at 2:39 pmThis sounds delicious and so healthy. Turmeric sure has proven its health benefits and is certainly known for its anti-inflammatory properties. The blueberries & cherries so make wonderful smoothie. My husband loves smoothie made with a mixture of berries. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & twitted.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 4:49 pmTurmeric is a magic root! O I bet he will love this then!
Cathy Kennedy says
February 27, 2015 at 9:05 amI like the idea of smoothies, but like you I am not a huge fan. I prefer to munch on something after my workouts, than to drink it. I just feel more satisfied. I’m sure it’s psychology more than anything, but it does the trick and keeps me from eating a zillion things plus the smoothie. lol Have an excellent weekend!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 9:12 amRight! I like the idea, but I would be fine never having a smoothie again! I have these teeth for a reason 😉
Sandra Laflamme says
February 27, 2015 at 8:11 amI love the addition of turmeric in this smoothie. Also, tart cherry juice and cherries can be so good for you!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 8:39 amPack in the goodness!
Crystal Bissonnette says
February 27, 2015 at 7:29 amI am smoothie obsessed! I have one every day! It is my mid morning snack or on the weekend I will have one for lunch. I pack it with greens and switch up my fruits. I use protein powder in mine as well along with hemp and flax seeds. Even my 17 month old has to have some of mine each time!
I also love cinnamon. I have been having green tea with cinnamon and honey frequently. I am a runner so I try to eat clean and fuel my body with muscle building as well as recovery foods.
I have not done a cherry smoothie! I will be trying this one! Happy Friday!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 8:39 amCherries are so good for us athletes! If you’re such a smmothie lover, than you’ll love this one!
Sonali- The Foodie Physician says
February 26, 2015 at 9:23 pmThis sounds delicious! You used some really interesting ingredients, I especially love your addition of cinnamon and turmeric.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 7:20 amThey just MAKE the smoothie 😉
eat good 4 life says
February 26, 2015 at 9:20 pmLoving the super foods on this smoothie. Right up my alley 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 12:12 amYou can never go wrong with loads of nutrients 😉
Lisa @ RunWiki says
February 26, 2015 at 9:19 pmThat sounds perfect post run! I having been using SunWarrior and I love it. I am so hooked, I’ll never go back to my old brand. I must try this smoothie recipe!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 12:11 amThanks Lisa! It would be so great post-run! Total quick (tasty!) recovery!
Vashti Quiroz-vega says
February 26, 2015 at 9:02 pmHi Rebecca! I’m definitely adding this recipe to my other health drinks recipes. Thanks so much for sharing. Pinning! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 7:21 amThank you!
Barbara Bianchi says
February 26, 2015 at 8:56 pmAm I smoothie obsessed? Yes, I drink 2 green smoothies a day. But, sometimes the best combinations come from those who don’t like them as much.:) I love berries and your combination here sounds delicious especially the cinnamon!
Love your glass.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 27, 2015 at 7:21 amWow! Really!? I would not be able to handle that, haha!
Thank you Barbara!
Andie Conn says
February 26, 2015 at 7:22 pmI so agree! Smoothie textures are super weird sometimes.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 7:26 pmGotta be smooth and creamy!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf says
February 26, 2015 at 9:21 amThis sounds delicious! I do love smoothies but I haven’t been drinking them lately because it’s freezing outside! I wouldn’t have thought of adding turmeric – great idea!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 9:23 amHaha, same :/ When it’s summer though…… 😉
Turmeric is one of my favorite “secret” ingredients to add!
Rebecca says
February 26, 2015 at 1:17 amTurmeric is definitely my favorite! And I’m right there with you on not being a huge fan of smoothies–but I do go through phases.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 6:54 amYes! Sometimes their good, but I can go for months with out one!
Dorothy @ The Creative Recycler says
February 26, 2015 at 12:31 amI’m such a smoothie fan! I can’t wait to try this.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 6:55 amWoohoo! Thanks!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
February 26, 2015 at 12:16 amYup, I’m totally smoothie obsessed! And I love putting frozen cherries in smoothies, especially when paired with chocolate almond milk, chocolate protein, cocoa and chocolate chips.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 6:55 amChocolate and cherries is always a good thing 😉
Sam @ PancakeWarriors says
February 25, 2015 at 11:34 pmYou had me at smoothie. I’m not a huge cherry fan but recently found the dark red cherries at whole foods to be irresistible. Needless to say I can totally see this smoothie in my foreseeable future, DELISH!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 6:22 amThey’ve got to be dark red sweet deep cherries! The best! Thank you!!!
Jennifer @NourishedSimply says
February 25, 2015 at 10:40 pmI was really scared of smoothies until I did Danielle Omar’s detox program. I love smoothies now. They make me feel so good.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 11:22 pmWell way to be a smoothie girl! 😉
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
February 25, 2015 at 8:25 pmI have read so much about how great cherries are for anti-inflammatory benefits, especially for runners, but I have yet to try it. I want to try cherry tart juice for recovery, and perhaps this smoothie too!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 7:03 amO, I know right!? Everyone is on the “tart cherry juice” bandwagon…but I need mine sweet!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
February 25, 2015 at 7:33 pmI went on a kick where I made something like this after almost every workout! I did ginger too – good for digestion and inflammation too. I need to try it with the fresh turmeric!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 7:46 pmGinger is so good for the tummy! Fresh is best! Fresh turmeric and ginger root are both so awesome!
katybug273 says
February 25, 2015 at 7:23 pmInteresting sounding drink, not really a huge smoothie fan but love the idea of cherries & blueberries!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 26, 2015 at 7:02 amThey go great together!
Nicky says
February 25, 2015 at 6:49 pmThis is great Rebecca. I love turmeric in smoothies and fresh juices.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 6:54 pmThank you! Turmeric is great in so many things!
Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says
February 25, 2015 at 6:02 pmI am loving those combos! I will be starting up my smoothie drinking again as soon as it is a bit warmer and I am all over this. Thanks for adding it to Meatless Monday!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 6:08 pmHaha, same here girl!
Taylor @ LiftingRevolution.com says
February 25, 2015 at 5:26 pmYum, i need some cherries with all this training!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 6:08 pmYes!!!!
Ashley says
February 25, 2015 at 2:31 pmI don’t crave smoothies either, it usually hurts my teeth so I don’t drink them that often. Weird I know, but anyway this smoothie sounds really good! I might have to whip me up one!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 2:48 pmHaha, you mean from the cold? You know, I’ve seen a bunch of HOT smoothies being created lately!
lindsay says
February 25, 2015 at 1:10 pmoh i need to get me some cherries! love those nutrients and flavor combos
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:16 pmSame, same 😉
Betsy says
February 25, 2015 at 12:23 pmI am with you, I like to chew my food too vs a smoothie. But your smoothie looks tasty plus it is good for you so I may have to give it a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:11 pmHaha, right on!
Robin @Robinsbite says
February 25, 2015 at 12:13 pmI am feeling “inflammed” today—-this is going to be on my menu today for sure!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:10 pmHaha great! Let me know if you give it a try!
Kimberly says
February 25, 2015 at 12:13 pmSounds delicious! Lots of antioxidants!
xoxo
Kimberly | Kimberly’s Chronicle
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:04 pmFor sure!
Tianna says
February 25, 2015 at 11:41 amthanks for sharing this! I’m all about health benefits type smoothies and I love cherries! Will try it out ♥
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Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:04 pmThank you!
genevieve @ gratitude & greens says
February 25, 2015 at 11:20 amGirl, you know me… I am totally smoothie obsessed! And also turmeric obsessed, haha. This smoothie sounds delish, I love cherries! And I know plenty of people who just don’t crave smoothies. My smoothie making steadily decreases over the span of winter, and comes right back with the warm weather. Also, I love your penguin cup- it’s way too cute!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 11:25 amI’ll probably make more in the summer too! But right now…eh….not so much 😉
And thank you love!
Miranda @ Miranda Writes Blog says
February 25, 2015 at 11:03 amI’ve never been a fan of cherries but I think I would probably like them in a smoothie! I like pretty much anything in a smoothie. Except kale. 😉
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 1:07 pmYou will love cherries after this!
Breanna says
February 25, 2015 at 10:52 amI love anything Cherry. Just recently started to really love them and crave them whenever I spot them in the store during season! Yummy. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:55 amThey seem to be forgotten by many, but they are one of my favorites!
Rowan says
February 25, 2015 at 10:47 amPinned 🙂 Need to try this!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:54 amThank you!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
February 25, 2015 at 10:21 amNo surprise that I love the sound of this!! I also love that you used cherries. I want to start incorparating them into my smoothies more. P.S. Super adorable cup 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:26 amCherries are the best in smoothies! It’s such a deep rich but sweet flavor! Haha, and thank you!
Rebecca says
February 25, 2015 at 10:17 amYum! & cute cup 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:25 amHaha! It’s my mommy’s 😉 She loves penguins!
Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says
February 25, 2015 at 10:13 amActually, I don’t really love drinkable smoothies either! All of the smoothies I make are really “shakes” in consistency and I eat them with a spoon! For me, it should either be tea, water, etc., or thick enough to eat with a spoon. But your smoothie does sound enticing! Plus, it sounds awfully darn thick with frozen fruit and no added liquid! Not even sure if my blender could tackle that 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:18 amOmg! Hahaha! There is supposed to be liquid! THANK YOU for that…..opps! Edited now! But yes…I’d rather EAT and only drink things like water, tea, coffee!
Laura says
February 25, 2015 at 10:02 amwell… this sounds delicious. I love everything Cherry (and coincidentally.. turmeric). I’m not the worlds biggest smoothie fan, but I do like:
1) almond milk, banana, blueberry, almond butter and flaxseed oil after a work out.
2) greek yogurt, orange/pineapple juice, banana and “assortment of frozen berries” in the morning if I’m running late and need a quick breakfast!
Will need to give this one a try!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:19 amBerries are always great in smoothie and o Pineapple and mango are also favorites of mine!
Kimberly Bonham says
February 25, 2015 at 10:02 amHAVE to try this recipe! Thanks so much for sharing!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:19 amThank you! 😉
Linda @ Veganosity says
February 25, 2015 at 9:49 amYou can’t go wrong with chocolate and cherry! I take a turmeric supplement every morning. They smell really strong, and they’re expensive, but it’s a great way to make sure you get some of that magical herb every day.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:21 amI really need to stock up on some fresh turmeric! I go through the ground stuff so quick, but I’d get more benefits using the real root all the time!
Amanda - RunToThefinish says
February 25, 2015 at 9:35 amI LOOOOVE my anti-inflammatory foods. I don’t buy cherries often enough because I’m so lazy with the pit 🙁
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:14 amI only buy fresh when they are perfectly in season! So expensive! But frozen are always great to have on hand….NO PITS!
Amby Felix says
February 25, 2015 at 9:18 amThis smoothie sounds WONDERFUL! I am a huge fan of juicing a little fresh tumeric and adding it to my fresh juice or smoothies. I will for sure have to try it with cherries and blue berries sometime!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:22 amI hope you do try it! It’s such a wonderful combo!
Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
February 25, 2015 at 8:50 amI absolutely love cherry and chocolate together! Turmeric is also what I turn to when I’m sick – usually in tea with honey and lemon. This looks great though, hope I didn’t just jinx myself into getting sick!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:13 amI fully believe Turmeric has magic powers! Love love love the stuff! (Knock on wood girl!)
Logan Can says
February 25, 2015 at 8:35 amThis looks really good! I have never tried a cherry smoothie, but if it has magical powers, then I think I must! 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:23 amO you must 😉 Then you won’t stop!
madaline says
February 25, 2015 at 8:29 amI too have always REALLY really wanted to like smoothies – I even went raw a few years ago while stilling living in LA and just would have to basically choke them down! This sounds delish and so spring-y!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 8:38 amHaha, it’s a rare thing, but sometimes I do actually want one!
Lauren Allen says
February 25, 2015 at 8:29 amThis sounds really yummy! I’m a huge cherry fan. Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 8:37 amCherries are sooooo good! When they are in season and I can get fresh….I load up!
Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says
February 25, 2015 at 8:19 amWhoa that’s my method for eating protein powders!!! Stir in almond milk till it make a thick pudding and dig in! It is so darn good that way as long as the powder doesn’t have any funky flavor like so many of them do. I’ve never tried Sunwarrior, but my favorite for is vegan chocolate Shakeology hands down. I’m almost as picky about that as you are about your cocoa powder 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 8:36 amWell obviously I will always and forever be a PlantFusion girl, but I love trying new ones any chance I get!
Tori says
February 25, 2015 at 8:14 amI used to make smoothies all the time but I’ve cut back recently. I will have to give them a try again and include this one in the mix somewhere!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:24 amI think once it’s summer again….I may be more inclined to make them more often!
Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says
February 25, 2015 at 8:13 amthank you for your honesty about not being a smoothie fan! And now I will confess that I am with you. I love the way they look, but they’re just not my thing. Now milkshakes…that’s another story!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 10:24 amHaha! Woohoo! “Anti-smoothieers” unite! Eh…I’d pass on them too….not ALWAYS!
Melody Sim says
February 25, 2015 at 8:09 amIt looks amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe, I’m gonna go try it out! 😀
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 8:35 amAwesome! Thanks Melody!
jess meddows says
February 25, 2015 at 8:01 amI AM smoothie obsessed! I have a banana , almond milk, and maple syrup smoothie for breakfast every weekday!!! Hehehe. I used to have a lot of berry ones, but I’m just addicted to bananas. Which isn’t a smart idea living in Thailand, because apparently eating a lot of bananas makes you tastier to mosquitos!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 8:08 amReally!? Haha, well that’s a fun fact 😉 I actually don’t care for bananas anyway! Haha!
Tina Muir says
February 25, 2015 at 7:51 amAnnnndd now cherries are officially on my shopping list, thanks for the reminder! I was thinking about them the other day, and this was the kick I needed, I am LOVING smoothies right now!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 7:54 amCherries and blueberries are just my favorites for smoothies! They always work so perfectly!
Elizabeth @ Enjoy Every Bite says
February 25, 2015 at 7:01 amCherries and blueberries sound like the perfect combo! Love finding new smoothie recipes 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 7:07 amSweet, tart, and delicious 😉
Carla says
February 25, 2015 at 6:38 amI CAINT BELIEVE YOU DONT LOVE SMOOOOOTHIES (she shouts)
and yes
Im like you as well with the OK SO A HANDFUL OF THIS AND SHOVE IN A SMATTERING OF THAT approach
no measuring here
ever 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
February 25, 2015 at 7:07 amI just like to eat volume and sustainince more than drink it! Haha, smoothie were just not made to be measured!