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Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie

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 This Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie is full of protein and fruit goodness. It is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch, and it will keep you full longer.

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Last year I really enjoyed creating and sharing more healthy recipes and ideas.  Over the past year and a half we have made a conscience effort to incorporate healthier options to our meals throughout the day, so it was natural to begin sharing the food we were eating with you.

The hardest part is resisting all the baked goods that I am still making.  Baking is one of my favorite things to do, so I’m not planning on giving that up any time soon.  

It’s been hard, but totally worth it. By making these healthy eating habits, we have seen a difference in our attitude, strength, and overall well-being. It has become a lifestyle for us.

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One thing that we do 4-5 days a week is some type of work out. Honestly, working out is something that I have to talk myself into every single day.  

I have never been one of those people that gets an exercise high.  My excitement comes when I do that last move, and know I am done for the day.  That gets me pretty excited!

Over the past few years my husband and I have worked out in different gyms and in our own garage gym.  The biggest obstacle that I face is always myself. Each time I look at the workout on the board, I start to second guess myself and what I’m capable of.  

The first time I saw box jumps on a list at one of the gyms, I told myself that there was no way.  Sure enough, I tried and just about fell on my face.  So, step ups were what I resorted to doing.

Fast forward a few months and there were those dang box jumps on the list again.  (They have been there a few other times, but I had been doing step-ups)  I stared that box down and decided that I was going to do it.  

All it takes is getting past the mental block that I kept putting there.  I stepped up to the box and did it on the first try.  I think I ended up doing a total of 35 jumps that day!  Woo hoo!  That 20 inch box has nothing on me!

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Now to face that mental block about healthy eating.  I have the biggest sweet tooth around.  Give me a choice between Peanut Butter Cup Cookies and a protein shake and my first instinct is to grab the cookies and run.

But I have learned that fueling your body with healthy nutritious food makes a huge difference in how you feel longterm. Sure a cookie makes me feel good in the moment, but that moment on the lips, ends on the hips.  

It’s all about making those little changes, right?  Eventually enough little changes add up to a big difference.  

Now let me clarify one thing.  Enjoying one cookie every once in a while is not a bad thing.  In fact, I think giving yourself permission to have something every once in a while is actually a good thing. It’s just not a good thing when it becomes every single day.

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This Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie and this Triple Berry Orange Smoothie are two of my favorite breakfast or lunch options.  Now I do not drink it every day because I am watching how much fruit I eat too.  There is actually quite a bit of sugar in fruit so it’s a good idea to limit it.  

Adding Greek yogurt and a good quality protein powder makes this healthy shake a delicious meal replacement.  

The benefits to drinking smoothies with protein is that it keeps you full longer and gives you energy.

How to make a Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie:

Pull out your blender and dust it off.  

Chop the frozen banana into smaller pieces, so it is easier to blend together with everything else. Add the banana slices and frozen cherries to the bottom of the blender.

Pour the fat free milk, Greek yogurt, and protein powder on top of the fruit.

Pulse for a few minutes until the protein shake is thick and creamy. Pour it into one or two glasses and enjoy right away.

How to change up the flavor of your Protein Smoothie:

Change out the frozen fruit.  You could use raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, mangos, pineapple, peaches, or blackberries instead of cherries. There is really no wrong fruit to add with the banana.

Use almond or coconut milk in place of the fat free milk for a delicious dairy free option.

Try a different flavor of protein powder.  Chocolate is a delicious addition to your healthy smoothies.

Other ingredients to add to a Healthy Smoothie:

  • Leafy greens like spinach and kale
  • Chia seeds
  • Flaxseed
  • Avocado
  • Matcha green tea powder
  • Peanut Butter or Nut butters

Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie - this easy smoothie is a delicious and healthy option for breakfast or lunch. Blend up this easy recipe in a hurry! #healthy #smoothie #proteinshake #healthyeating

More easy healthy recipes:

Chocolate protein powder, oats, and cocoa powder gives these Skinny Chocolate Banana Oatmeal Pancakes their delicious flavor.  Easy to make for breakfast!

This Broccoli and Cheese Egg Casserole is loaded with veggies. It’s an easy and delicious option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Keep a batch of these little Peanut Butter Cranberry Granola Bites on your counter for when you need a “sweet” treat. Whole grain oats and protein is a good snack to reach for.

These no bake Healthy Snack Bars taste amazing and are so easy to make with a food processor.

A pan of these Roasted Veggies is a delicious addition to any dinner. Use your favorite seasonings to change them up every time.

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Yield: 2 servings

Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie

Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie

 This Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie is full of protein and fruit. It is perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch that will keep you full longer.

Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup frozen dark, sweet cherries
  • 1 frozen banana
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup fat free milk
  • 1 scoop vanilla protein powder

Instructions

  1. Place everything in a blender and pulse until thick and creamy.
  2. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy immediately.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 230Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 25gProtein: 24g

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© Jocelyn @ Inside BruCrew Life
Cuisine: American / Category: Smoothies & Coffee

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*The post and recipe for this Skinny Cherry Banana Smoothie was originally published January 16, 2014.  The post and pictures have been updated, and it was republished on January 3, 2019.

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Comments

  4. Erin | The Emerging Foodie says

    Skinny smoothies = winning! Love this flavor combination and the color, too! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! 🙂 Good for you for jumping on the workout train. It often does suck but is always so much better afterwards. Have a great weekend, Jocelyn!

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  6. LuAnn Braley says

    Another winner, Jocelyn, and I’m not even the biggest fan of cherries, but I would TOTALLY make this and drink it! (And the PBGB’s – peanut butter granola bites are on my radar as well!) :O)

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  13. Lisa @ Wine & Glue says

    Good job on the box jumps!! I’m like you, I don’t look forward to working out . . . but given how much it improves my mood, like it can turn an AWFUL day into a fairly decent one, I have started looking forward to that. It can be a really powerful motivator. This smoothie looks awesome! I looooooove cherries. I can’t wait to try this! {PS I’m suddenly feeling very self conscious of the list of posts that comment luv just pulled from Wine & Glue, lol!}

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  14. Samantha @ Five Heart Home says

    You are an inspiration, Jocelyn…keep up the good work at the gym, and keep cranking out a few healthy recipes in between all of your delicious sugary ones to help the rest of us stay on track, too! 😉 I’ve never tried a cherry smoothie but I have a bag of frozen cherries in the freezer and now I know what I’m going to do with them!

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  19. Mary Frances says

    I’ve never tried cherries in my smoothie! But boy does it sound good! You go girl; half the battle in exercise is truly the thoughts. A smoothie like this would be very motivating! 🙂

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  21. Nancy says

    I so have all the ingredients for this and will be making it this evening. I love this smoothie! And great job on the exercising!

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  23. Jelli says

    Looks delicious! I’ve been making smoothies with whey from some mozzarella I made this week. Of course, the vanilla flavored powder probably tastes better, but I’m glad to add some protein to yummy fruit and green smoothies. Lovely photos, Jocelyn.

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  26. Kelly says

    Way to go on the box jumps Jocelyn, that’s awesome! Love smoothies and I am always looking for ways to change them up, I haven’t tried adding cherries yet but it sounds delicious and can’t wait to try this next time 🙂

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  32. Maureen+Blackburn says

    The smoothie is so easy to make, and the fruit covers up the taste of the protien powder…..Yes, this can work for me…Thank you so much!!!!!

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  33. Stephanie says

    i make a similar smoothie with my magic bullet but I also add a 1/4 cup of natures valley dark chocolate oats granola. It gives just a little added texture and chocolate flavor.

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  35. Rohan Singh says

    This recipe is the best option to replace oil breakfast or lunch with fruits and protein. This cherry banana smoothie is easy to make and good for weight loss. What we need when we have this delicious substitute to our breakfast or lunch.

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  41. Woody7 says

    Question. Can I leave out the banana? i have a strong dislike and its so hard to find smootbie recipes without banana.

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    • Jocelyn says

      You can leave the banana out if you like. I would add some ice cubes though to help thicken it though. You also may need to add a little bit of honey if it isn’t as sweet as you like. I hope that helps.

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