As the warm summer months ripen these ruby-red beauties, there are countless ways to cook with them.

From refreshing smoothies to pre-workout snacks, the tart (or sweet!)

cherry can do it all with the right recipes.

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Creative cherry recipes for summertime

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Get the recipe:Coconut cherry parfait

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Pour your blend directly over ice and top with a squeeze of lime for some extra zest.

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Get the recipe:Northwest cherry lime smoothie

3.

Brilliant berry vegan crumble

If youre a fan of fruit, you wont want to skip this recipe.

Get the recipe:Brilliant berry vegan crumble

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Tart cherry tabbouleh

Cherries arent just for dessert.

This easy salad calls for loads of fresh ingredients like hearty millet, crisp parsley, and crunchy cucumber.

Plus, it only takes 35 minutes to make.

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Get the recipe:Tart cherry tabbouleh

5.

Cherry strawberry streusel cake

Want to make a dessert with sweet, juicy cherries thatsnotcherry pie?

Check out this cherry strawberry streusel cake by Half-Baked Harvest.

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Eat it straight or top it with some creamy vanilla ice cream for a mouth-watering treat.

Get the recipe:Cherry strawberry streusel cake

6.

Cherry chocolate chip energy balls

These gluten-free energy balls are perfect forsnacking pre-workout.

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Swap out the honey with a brown rice syrup for a vegan-friendly alternative.

Get the recipe:Cherry chocolate energy balls

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Sweet cherry chocolate chia pudding

Dont let the look of this chocolate pudding recipe fool youitsloadedwith nutrients.

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Whip non-dairy milk, chia seeds, and cocoa powder together before letting it sit for two hours.

Once its chilled, add your sweet cherries and enjoy.

Get the recipe:Sweet cherry chocolate chia pudding

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