Cherry Pie Shakes
Yay! Summer is finally here and warm sunny days are shining bright. We have been busy with lots of pool and beach time. One of our favorite ways to cool down is with icy cold shakes and smoothies.
As much as we love creamy shakes we adore cherry pie. Great news! With these healthy shakes you can have your shake and your pie in one glass!
There is something so special about sweet, bright red cherries.
The sweet-tart flavor bursts in your mouth. Cherries epitomize summer fun.
My kids are obsessed with New Morning Organic Honey Grahams and the cinnamon ones too. I am happy that they love a treat that has such great ingredients in it. In my Cherry Pie Shake recipe I combine our favorite ripe summer cherries with my kids favorite graham crackers.
A win for all!
You can use any dairy or dairy free milk in these shakes. You can make them sugar free like I do with vanilla stevia drops. Or you could use pure maple syrup or some or honey would be nice too.
The crunchy graham cracker topping adds to the texture and flavor of these healthy treats.
We love all kinds of shakes and smoothies here. Any of my shake recipes would be awesome topped with our favorite graham crackers.
Have any Attune Foods cereals on hand? You could grind them up to top your cherry shakes with too!
Here are a few of our favorite cereals that would be GREAT toppings on these shakes ~ Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice Cereal, Corn Flakes or Uncle Sam cereal.
What is your favorite kind of shake?
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Top it all off with:
- Homemade Whipped Cream! Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry
- Vegan Whipped Cream – Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Mocha
Cherry Pie Shakes
4 servings makes 4 1/2 cups (38 ounces)
Ingredients
4 sheets (65 grams) of Erewhon organic graham crackers, grind to crumbs in food processor
1 cup (160 grams) pitted Cherries
14 ounces any Milk (we like unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk)
13 ounces Ice
Vanilla Stevia Drops or your favorite natural sweetener to taste
Optional:
Top with toasted nuts
Chocolate Sauce
Whipped Cream
Method
Blend cherries, almond milk, ice and sweetener in your blender.
Assemble shakes with a few scoops of ground graham cracker crumbs. Serve with a long spoon and a straw.
Be well!
Marla
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Jul 17, 2012 @ 07:32:00
Brilliant idea Marla – you are so creative. Great way to get the kids to eat cherries which are so full of antioxidants!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 07:35:00
Thanks Jeanette! We sure do LOVE our little summer cherries!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 07:41:00
I would say I’m a little in love with these, but actually….I’m a LOT in love with these! Oh, Marla! These are just beautiful and perfect! Love everything about them!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 07:42:00
Thanks B!! We need some of your perfect cookies with these shakes!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 07:42:00
Sounds delicious–and perfect to make right now. Cherries are in season. Thanks!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 08:24:00
Marla – just gorgeous! I love cherries and what a great way to use them!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 08:40:00
Thanks Averie, this is totally the kinda shake I could see you digging!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 08:44:00
I LOVE this idea! I sometimes make a chocolate cherry smoothie, but this looks so good with the graham crackers. I love the idea of crumbling them on top too. Gorgeous pics as always Marla.
Jul 18, 2012 @ 04:42:00
Thanks Angela! Your chocolate cherry smoothie sounds great too
Jul 17, 2012 @ 08:55:00
This is a lovely shake for summer. Can’t wait to give this a try.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 23:05:00
There wasn’t an issue with putting pitted cherries in the blender?
Jul 18, 2012 @ 04:41:00
Rasha, the cherries had no pits (pitted) so not a problem at all
Jul 18, 2012 @ 06:10:00
I’ll have to try this soon and also the rest of your shakes and smoothies. Thanks for sharing with us!
Jul 18, 2012 @ 07:39:00
This looks so refreshing and how much do I love graham crackers! I’m a bit obsessed with adding crunch to shakes so this is perfect. Thanks for introducing me to this brand Marla!
Jul 18, 2012 @ 20:03:00
Hi Heidi! Thanks so much for stopping by
Glad you love a little crunch in your shake too 
Jul 19, 2012 @ 06:07:00
This looks fabulous girl!! Just did the store locator and my store carries these grahams! Yay! Definitely going to check them out next time I go!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 07:21:00
How adorable! And completely inventive! Awesome recipe Marla!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 08:28:00
I made Pumpkin Pie shakes last year, and LOVE this idea of cherry pie shakes Marla!!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 19:47:00
Honey graham crackers? I love them too! Your kids have great taste.
This shake looks so yummy.
Jul 19, 2012 @ 19:52:00
Beautiful photos! I can’t wait to sip on one of these shakes!