Cherry Strawberry Smoothies

Plump cherries swirl with red, ripe strawberries and creamy yogurt offering up a delicious treat for a morning or afternoon refresh! Here’s a glorious drink full of summer’s sweetest fruits – and as delightful to the eye as it is to your tastebuds!

It’s been a crazy, busy, summer. As I catch up on some household chores, I was in need of something seriously simple for a late morning break. And this seemed the perfect cold beverage to add some chill to my day.

So simple to make, it starts with a blend of both cherry and strawberry yogurts. Toss in a banana, a drizzle of honey and pour in some orange juice. Then add a generous handful of cherries and strawberries.

Give it a whirl in your blender and pour it up in a tall glass. That’s it. Nothing complicated.

You can start with fresh fruit and freeze it yourself. Or grab a bag of organic frozen cherries and strawberries from the freezer at your favorite market to make life even easier. In no time you’ll have one luscious drink – and one for a friend.

Cherry Strawberry Smoothies

½ cup cherry yogurt

½ cup strawberry yogurt

1 large banana sliced, about ¾ cup to 1 cup

2 tablespoons honey

1 cup frozen strawberries

1 cup frozen cherries

½ cup orange juice

Fresh strawberries for garnish

Scoop the cherry and strawberry yogurt into the canister of a blender. Add the banana and the honey.

Toss in the frozen strawberries and cherries then pour in the orange juice.

Process starting on low speed, then on high for about 30 to 45 seconds or until the drink is very smooth.

Garnish with fresh strawberries. Makes two drinks.