Cherries are rich in vitamin C and filling fiber. They’re also low in calories and packed with anti-inflammatory properties, which is why drinking tart cherry juice could aid recovery. While they make a great snack on their own, you can also enjoy them in everything from energy bars to smoothies and even savory grilled cheese sandwiches. Here, 9 delicious cherry recipes to try that all have less than 400 calories per serving.
1. SEEDY CHERRY QUINOA ENERGY BARS | LENTINE ALEXIS FOR MYFITNESSPAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 133; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 115mg; Carbohydrate: 16g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 5g
2. CHOCOLATE CHERRY SPARKLER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 70; Total Fat: 0g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 1g
3. NUTTY CHERRY STRAWBERRY CRISP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 393; Total Fat: 26g; Saturated Fat: 18g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 169mg; Carbohydrate: 39g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 6g
4. BLACK FOREST SMOOTHIE | 24 CARROT LIFE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 116; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 88mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 16g; Protein: 3g
5. NO-BAKE CHERRY VANILLA PROTEIN BARS | HUMMUSAPIEN
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 211; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 43mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 14g
6. TART CHERRY CHIA PUDDING | NUTRITION STRIPPED
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 201; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 20mg; Carbohydrate: 23g; Dietary Fiber: 11g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 7g
7. CHERRY LIME RED BEET SMOOTHIE | HEALTHY NIBBLES AND BITS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 118; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 113mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 17g; Protein: 3g
8. SWEET CHERRY SHREDDED KALE SALAD | IFOODREAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 221; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 13mg; Sodium: 383mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 8g
9. TART CHERRY GRILLED CHEESE WITH SAGE | LOVE AND LEMONS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 347; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 25mg; Sodium: 378mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 16g
