Frozen cherries, like frozen berries, should be a staple in your freezer. Their natural sweetness and nutrient density make them a delicious addition to smoothies, cereal, yogurt, desserts, and even savory dishes. Another bonus, cherries are a natural source of melatonin. And although sour cherries are highest in melatonin, sweet cherries are a good source as well. So if you’re having trouble sleeping, consider adding cherries to your early evening snack.
Chocolate and Vanilla Cherry Smoothies
Ingredients
Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
2 cups frozen cherries
1 cup low fat plain or vanilla low-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons wheat germ or ground flax seeds
2 teaspoons honey, only if using plain yogurt
Splash of milk , if needed
Directions
- Blend cherries, yogurt, cocoa powder, wheat germ or ground flax seeds, and honey (if using plain yogurt) in a blender until smooth. You may need a splash of milk to get the blender going.
Vanilla Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients
2 cups frozen cherries
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons wheat germ or ground flax seeds.
Splash of milk, if needed
Directions
Blend cherries, yogurt, vanilla extract, and wheat germ or ground flax seeds in a blender until smooth. You may need to add a splash of milk to get the blender going.
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