Cherry Detox Smoothie (No Banana)

This cherry detox smoothie is as refreshing as it is healthy! You can easily detoxify your body with this simple yet powerful drink—made with only whole and healthy ingredients in just 5 minutes. Vegan, gluten free and nut free.

Why You’ll Love This Smoothie

• Flushes toxins quickly
• High in antioxidants
• Delicious cherry taste

This cherry detox smoothie is an ideal way to start the day! its packed with nutrition and protective antioxidants, as well as detoxifying properties. It can be enjoyed as breakfast or a healthy snack in between meals. It tastes sweet, tart and fruity… what’s not to love?

The base of this smoothie is made with frozen cherries, pomegranate seeds and bananas. These fruits are high in anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants that protect from chronic diseases. Cherries and bananas in particular have large amounts of potassium, making them perfect for eliminating excess toxins from the body more quickly.

Pomegranate seeds are known to help protect the health of your heart, kidneys and even gut microbiome. A healthy balance of gut bacteria has been shown to impact skin quality, mood and energy levels.

This smoothie is quite satiating thanks to the flax seeds. Flax seeds trigger anti-hunger hormones, effectively keeping hunger away for hours after eating them. These small seeds are also high in healthy fats which promote healthy brain function and glowing skin.

Ingredients Needed

These are the ingredients you will need to make this cherry detox smoothie.

Ground flax seed: Any variety works well just make sure they are ground as even the strongest blenders have a difficult time breaking down flax seeds in their hulls.

Dates: Medjool dates will result in the sweetest smoothie.

Greek yogurt: Any favourite plain or vanilla vegan greek yogurt.

Frozen pomegranate seeds, cherries & banana: Adds to the cold, fruity base of the smoothie.

Cold water: The liquid that brings all of the other ingredients together to blend smoothly. Chilled coconut water can be used if preferred.

For ingredient amounts and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Benefits

High fibre

Easily get more fibre in your every day diet! In addition to being generally healthy, getting enough fibre can be extremely helpful for weight loss as it helps keep you feeling full for longer, without adding calories. Fibre also helps improve our gut health.

Nutrient dense

Vegan smoothies are a great way to get more nutrient rich foods in each day. By blending them into a single meal, it’s super quick, easy and fun! Choose ingredients like dark leafy greens, berries, nuts, seeds and fruits to make your smoothies nutrient rich.

Quick and easy

It’s incredibly fast to make a yummy smoothie. Gather your ingredients and toss them in the blending container, blend, and you’re already done! Rinse the blender container. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. Smoothies rarely take more than 5 minutes to make. This makes them a great option if you find yourself short on time for a healthy meal.

Variations

Add some greens

Adding greens to this smoothie is an easy way to boost nutrition. The colour will change if greens are added but if using a mild green like spinach the taste will not change very much. Start with one handful of fresh baby spinach leaves and add more to taste.

Make it creamier

This cherry detox smoothie is fairly thick but you can make it creamier if you prefer. For a creamy result use oat milk or even coconut milk in place of water. Adding a handful of nuts or seeds like hemp seeds, almonds or cashews will also add a creamy texture to any smoothie.

Adjust the consistency

If you prefer a thicker consistency you can try the recipe using a bit less liquid than what is suggested. If you want a thinner consistency, try adding a bit of extra liquid to the recipe.

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to blender.

• Start blending at low speed for 5-10 seconds. Increase to high speed and blend for 1-2 minutes. Use the blender tamper to push ingredients down towards the blades.

• Pour into a glass and serve your cherry detox smoothie.

Prep & Blending

Add ingredients in the correct order

Always add liquid ingredients to your blender first. Then add powders, nut butters, nuts and seeds. Then add fresh greens and fresh fruit. Finally add your solid ingredients like frozen fruit. If using a small blender container with a twist on lid, reverse the order so that when you turn the container over to blend the frozen ingredients are farthest away from the blades.

Use a tamper

Push ingredients down towards the blades while blending using the tamper that comes with your blender. This helps to avoid thick smoothies from getting stuck, so you don’t have to stop blending and scrape down the sides of the container.

Don’t over blend

Try to blend your smoothie for less than a couple of minutes. If blended for too long, even thick smoothies will become thin. This is because the heat generated by the blades and motor of the blender heat up your ingredients while they are being blended.

Use a high power blender

For smoothies that have a perfectly smooth and creamy texture use a high powered blender such as a Vitamix. It can break down any ingredients to much finer particles than standard blenders, and more nutrients are released. A high speed blender also reduces the time you need to blend your recipe, which helps keep it nice and cold.

Chill your glass

By placing your smoothie glass in the freezer for a few moments you can help your smoothie stay cool for longer. This is especially helpful if you’re in a hot climate. Pop it into the freezer while you are prepping and blending, then take it out when it’s time to pour your finished smoothie!

FAQ’s

Is this detox smoothie safe to drink daily?

Yes, this detoxifying smoothie can safely be consumed every day. In fact, the best way to reap the antioxidant and nutritional benefits of the ingredients is to consume them on a regular, frequent basis.

Can I lose weight with smoothies?

Smoothies are an excellent weight loss food! This is because they are generally lower calorie and higher in fibre and nutrients. Due to high water content, the large volume of a smoothie helps your stomach to feel satiated. And the fibre keeps you feeling full for longer, without feeling weighed down or tired like a huge meal would.

Can smoothies be refrigerated?

Smoothies are best enjoyed immediately after blending, while they are freshest. However you can refrigerate most smoothies for 1-2 days in an airtight container such as a jar.

Can I make smoothies without a high speed blender?

Yes, you can still make smoothies with a regular blender. It might take more patience depending on the recipe, but it can work. Turn off the blender to scrape down the sides of the container, and secure the lid before continuing to blend. Repeat as needed. Alternatively you can add a small amount of additional liquid to the recipe, which should help.

How can I increase the protein?

If you wish for your smoothie to have a higher protein content, you can simply add (more) protein powder to the recipe. Plain unsweetened plant based protein will work in any smoothie. Alternatively you can try adding hemp seeds or even silken tofu.

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