This mango cherry smoothie is wonderfully fresh and fruity, and so perfect as a light breakfast smoothie or healthy snack. Made without yogurt or banana, this tasty smoothie is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients and comes together in just a few minutes!
Fun and fruity smoothies are always delicious, and this mango cherry smoothie is packed with healthy fruit, hemp seeds and a little almond butter. It's super easy to make, and comes together in just a few minutes!
Love healthy anti-inflammatory smoothies with all their tasty fruits and vegetables? I think you'll love my peach and kale smoothie and my raspberry blueberry smoothie too!
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⭐ Why this recipe is so good
Full of fruity flavor. The frozen mango gives the best creamy tropical vibe, and the cherries are so tasty!
Healthy. Both fruits provide a host of nutrients, with mango being rich in antioxidants, as Healthline describes.
Quick and easy. With just a few ingredients, you can head to the freezer and pantry to put this cherry and mango smoothie together!
🍒 Ingredients
All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.
Some notes on a few of them:
- Mango - you want to use frozen mango chunks for a creamy and thick smoothie.
- Cherries - fresh or frozen cherries both work well. Make sure to pit if using fresh cherries!
- Hemp seeds - be sure to use shelled hemp seeds (also known as hulled hemp or hemp hearts).
📖 Swaps and variations
Swap almond butter for another nut or seed butter. Each will flavor the smoothie a little differently, but use the nut or seed butter you like best.
Use the non-dairy milk that works best for you. Personally I like coconut milk (the type in a carton rather than a can) or almond milk, but use the type that suits you best. I make this as a dairy free cherry smoothie, but you can use dairy if you prefer.
🔪 Step by step instructions
Making this mango cherry smoothie is very simple, and has just a few steps:
Step 1
Add all the ingredients to your blender cup (image 1).
Just a note to pit and remove the stems of your cherries if using fresh ones first!
Step 2
Blend up to a thick cherry smoothie! (image 2). You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times.
Adjust with a little ice or more milk to taste preference.
💭 Recipe tips and notes
- Using frozen mango chunks will give a thick creamy smoothie. If using fresh mango I would suggest reducing the amount of milk a touch and adding ice.
- You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times.
- Make sure to remove the stems and stones of the cherries if using fresh ones! Cherry pits are actually dangerous to consume, so use a cherry pitter to remove them.
- Adjust with more non-dairy milk for a thinner consistency.
📋 Frequently asked questions
Yes, we don't use yogurt in this recipe or banana. This makes it suitable as a vegan cherry smoothie and also a low histamine breakfast idea for my readers with this dietary requirement. Have a peek at my yogurt substitutes for smoothies post for more ideas!
You can use either, but I suggest using frozen for at least of the fruits to help thicken the smoothie.
It can be served as a light breakfast smoothie as it has a little protein from the almond butter and hemp seeds.
Mangos are rich in many nutrients and antioxidants, including vitamin B6, vitamin C and polyphenols, as Healthline's overview of the health benefits of mango describes. In their review of the health benefits of cherries, they point out that this fruit is high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds.
🍽 How to serve this mango cherry smoothie
- Enjoy as it is with breakfast or as a healthy afternoon snack.
- Or spoon into your favorite bowl for a delicious cherry mango smoothie bowl! Top with more hemp seeds, fruit, nuts, seeds or coconut flakes for a delicious sweet treat.
🥣 More healthy smoothies
Find so many ideas on my smoothies page, including my popular blueberry cherry smoothie and my peach smoothie without yogurt. And don't forget healthy juices with my carrot ginger juice! Some recent recipes:
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📖 Recipe
Mango Cherry Smoothie
Equipment
- Cherry pitter (if using fresh cherries)
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen mango
- 1 cup cherries fresh (pitted) or frozen
- 1.25 cups non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon almond butter
- 1 teaspoon shelled hemp seeds
Instructions
- If you are using fresh cherries, remove the stems and pits.
- Add all the ingredients to your blender. Blend to a thick smoothie.
- Adjust with ice or more milk to preference.
Notes
- Using frozen mango chunks will give a thick creamy smoothie. If using fresh mango I would suggest reducing the amount of milk a touch and adding ice.
- You may need to scrape the sides of the blender down a few times.
- Make sure to remove the stems and stones of the cherries if using fresh ones! Cherry pits are actually dangerous to consume, so use a cherry pitter to remove them.
- Adjust with more non-dairy milk for a thinner consistency.
- Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
- Mango scores 1 with a ? as a liberator. There is a note, 'To be debated. Is often well tolerated'.
- Cherries score 0, with a note 'controversial'.
- Almonds (almond butter) score 1, with a note, 'Small amounts are well tolerated'.
- Non-dairy milk has variable scores.
Scarlett says
This smoothie recipe is amazing! Thank you for sharing.
Claire says
So glad you like it Scarlett!