Time to Get Picking! Sweet, Savory, and Healthy Cherry Recipes

For a delicious dinner that's equal parts sweet and savory, cook up a batch of quinoa salad with cherries and feta. This healthy and hearty meal will leave you feeling full and satisfied. Photo: Nicole Perry

Quit eating blah breakfasts, and start your day with a vegan cherry smoothie that is full of fiber and protein to help keep you full through lunchtime. Photo: Michele Foley

Boost your muscle recovery post-workout with these cherry almond coconut protein balls. This easy snack features an unexpected ingredient that helps amp up the protein. Photo: Jenny Sugar

Filled with ingredients like spinach, almond butter, and coconut water, this cherry vanilla smoothie is full of vitamins but happens to taste like an old-school shake — delicious! Photo: Anna Monette Roberts

Both sugar-free and gluten-free, these small almond cherry bites are a deliciously crunchy alternative to a traditional protein bar. Photo: Jenny Sugar

Since cherries have been shown to help reduce sore muscles and joint pain, make yourself a batch of cherry granola bites to enjoy post-workout! Source: POPSUGAR user JuicyNoelle

A little indulgence is always good, especially when you make some healthy swaps. This recipe for chocolate-cherry pie is made using whole-wheat flour, flax meal, and almond milk, and these are just a few of the healthy ingredients found in this dessert. Source: Never Homemaker

Greek yogurt, fresh cherries, milk, and just a touch of sugar are all you need to make these cherry yogurt popsicles. For a little added decadence, the recipe calls for a light drizzle of chocolate to finish off the treat! Source: Sweetest Kitchen

Guests will love the unexpected savory twist of POPSUGAR Food's cherry salsa recipe. Great as a dip, it also works well when served on chicken or fish. Photo: Susannah Chen

Oatmeal fatigue setting in? Fuel up until lunch with a comforting bowl of cherry coconut breakfast risotto. Source: Healthy Happy Life

Amp up the flavor profile of a sweet or savory dish by adding some of cherry compote to the mix. We're especially fond of this turkey sandwich with cherry compote. Photo: Katie Sweeney

Ice cream for breakfast? Heck yeah! Indulge by adding cherry-banana soft-serve ice cream as a layer in these breakfast parfaits with granola. Source: Oh She Glows

Why buy energy bars when you can make your own? Cherry Protein Pop'ems are a little bit sweet, a little bit crunchy, and contain five grams of protein in each serving. Source: Eating Bird Food