Cherry Lime Smoothie | Bold Kitchen

HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this excellent smoothie recipe that may have your tastebuds dancing. It’s the primary recipe in our NEW AK Cherry Week — per week devoted to sharing all of my greatest cherry recipes right here on the weblog and on social. Observe alongside on Instagram right here, and keep tuned for cherry goodness all week lengthy!

Okay, I’ll inform you a bit of extra about it. This unimaginable cherry lime smoothie recipe mixed the flavors from my absolute favourite almond cherry smoothie with the recent tartness of my key lime pie smoothie to offer you a creamy model of cherry limeade that you simply’ll wish to make time and again.

We’re packing in tons of lovely cherries (I like utilizing tart cherries), lime juice and lime zest, and greek yogurt to create a thick, scrumptious smoothie for the right breakfast or snack. As all the time, be happy to customise along with your fav dietary boosters, and bear in mind to prime your glass with my well-known granola. Get pleasure from!

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Fall in love with cherries

I’ve been an enormous fan of cherries (particularly tart cherries) for so long as I can bear in mind. They style superb, add a stupendous pop of shade to recipes, and have a variety of well being advantages. They:

• Assist scale back irritation & might assist with muscle restoration (post-workout perfection)
• Naturally have melatonin, which can assist with sleep
• Are heart-healthy and full of antioxidants & vitamin C

All the pieces you’ll must make this cherry lime smoothie

This attractive smoothie is made with simply 6 core elements for a refreshing smoothie you may make any time. It’s completely candy, a bit of tart, and full of 14g of protein! Right here’s what you’ll must make it:

• Frozen cherries: I like utilizing frozen tart cherries, however be happy to make use of any frozen cherries that you simply like (darkish or candy cherries work simply as properly).
• Lime: we’re including each recent lime juice and lime zest for that brilliant, recent limeade taste.
• Medjool dates: this smoothie is of course sweetened through the use of a few dates!
• Yogurt: some greek yogurt provides an exquisite increase of protein and offers the smoothie that additional scrumptious tart taste.
• Vanilla: a bit of vanilla extract brings out the sweetness. Discover ways to make your individual vanilla right here!
• Milk: be happy to make use of any dairy or non-dairy milk you’d like. I sometimes use unsweetened almond milk.
• Ice: you’ll additionally want some ice to assist the smoothie mix up.

Can I make it dairy free?

Positive! Merely mix in your favourite vegan/dairy free yogurt. I like siggi’s plant-based yogurt.

Our favourite smoothie dietary boosters

You may actually combine and match these add-ins to make this smoothie your individual and bump up the diet:

• Flaxseed meal: that is one among my favourite elements so as to add to shakes and smoothies for a bit of increase of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed can assist enhance milk provide. Normally, a tablespoon is a lot! Right here’s a model I like.
• Chia or hemp seeds: add in a tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds for a lift of wholesome fat, fiber & omega-3s.
• Protein powder: one other simple manner so as to add additional protein. I like so as to add collagen peptides or a plain or vanilla flavored protein powder on this recipe. Right here is a superb plant-based possibility.
• Spinach: for those who’re seeking to get extra greens in your smoothie, strive including a cup or two of uncooked or cooked spinach. You’ll by no means have the ability to style it, however simply know that it could change the colour of your smoothie to a darker, brownish shade.

Don’t overlook this trick when utilizing dates

Be aware that you could be want to melt your dates earlier than including them to the blender. To take action, merely soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very heat water for at the very least 5 minutes. This may assist them soften up and be good for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you will get all of your different elements out, measured and prepared.

Suggestions for making the right cherry lime smoothie

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen cherries on this recipe is greatest because it helps preserve the smoothie chilly and thick. The ice will, in fact, assist as properly, however frozen fruit ensures that you need to use much less ice general and your smoothie received’t prove watery.
2. Add extra liquid. Don’t be afraid so as to add extra liquid in case your smoothie is simply too thick or received’t absolutely mix — particularly for those who’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are inclined to mix frozen fruit significantly better, so if in case you have a daily or private dimension blender, it’s possible you’ll want so as to add extra milk.
3. Sweeten it up. This cherry lime smoothie ought to be completely candy however for those who’d prefer it sweeter you’ll be able to add a 1/2 tablespoon of honey, pure maple syrup, or one other Medjool date.

Meal prep this cherry lime smoothie

Make this cherry limeade smoothie forward of time to get pleasure from later! I’ve three superb strategies for prepping and storing smoothies proper in your freezer. You’ll be taught the ice dice tray methodology, the mason jar methodology and the freezer pack methodology.

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Cherry Lime Smoothie

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Whole Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 1 serving

Deliciously candy and tart cherry lime smoothie made with 6 easy elements and an exquisite increase of protein from greek yogurt. This simple smoothie tastes identical to cherry limeade however has a thick, creamy texture you will love. The proper, refreshing breakfast or snack!

Substances

• 1 cup frozen cherries (tart are my fav!)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons recent lime juice
• 2 massive pitted medjool dates
• ½ cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼-½ cup dairy free milk (almond is my fav!), plus extra as wanted
• ½ cup ice

Directions

• First soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very heat water for at the very least 5 minutes. This may assist them soften up and excellent for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you will get all of your different elements out, measured and prepared.

• Add all elements to a excessive powered blender: frozen cherries, lime zest, lime juice, pitted dates, greek yogurt, vanilla, milk, and ice. Be happy so as to add any non-obligatory add-ins to your smoothie for those who’d like. Mix till easy, including extra milk to skinny, if obligatory. Pour right into a glass and revel in!

Recipe Notes

To make dairy free: merely use your favourite dairy free yogurt. I like siggi’s plant-based yogurt!
See the total put up for tip, tips, and methods to customise this smoothie recipe.

Vitamin

Serving: 1smoothieEnergy: 356calCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 14.1gFats: 7.7gSaturated Fats: 3.1gFiber: 6.1gSugar: 52.1g