Time to Get Picking! Sweet, Savory, and Healthy Cherry Recipes
Cherries have officially hit the farmers market! Aside from being a proven anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-rich cherries reduce uric acid and cholesterol levels in the body and help reduce sore muscles and joint pain. Usually enjoyed as a snack, cherries also make a great main ingredient for sweet and savory dishes. Curious? Keep reading to see what healthy cherry recipes we'll be cooking up this season.
— Additional reporting by Aemilia MaddenPhoto: Jenny Sugar
Quinoa Salad With Cherries and Feta
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
Vegan Cherry Smoothie
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
Cherry Almond Coconut Protein Balls
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
Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
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
Almond Cherry Chunks of Energy
Both sugar-free and gluten-free, these small almond cherry bites are a deliciously crunchy alternative to a traditional protein bar. Photo: Jenny Sugar
Chocolate Cherry Granola Bites
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
Chocolate-Cherry Pie
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
Cherry Yogurt Popsicles
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
Cherry Salsa
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
Vanilla Cherry Coconut Breakfast Risotto
Oatmeal fatigue setting in? Fuel up until lunch with a comforting bowl of cherry coconut breakfast risotto. Source: Healthy Happy Life
Turkey Sandwich With Cherry Compote
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
Cherry-Banana Parfaits
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
Cherry Protein Pop'ems
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