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 let you know somewhat extra about it. This unbelievable 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 proper breakfast or snack. As at all times, be at liberty to customise together with your fav dietary boosters, and bear in mind to high 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 ravishing pop of coloration to recipes, and have a variety of well being advantages. They:

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

Every little thing you’ll have to make this cherry lime smoothie

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

• Frozen cherries: I like utilizing frozen tart cherries, however be at liberty to make use of any frozen cherries that you simply like (darkish or candy cherries work simply as effectively).
• 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 by utilizing a few dates!
• Yogurt: some greek yogurt provides an exquisite increase of protein and provides the smoothie that additional scrumptious tart taste.
• Vanilla: somewhat vanilla extract brings out the sweetness. Learn to make your personal vanilla right here!
• Milk: be at liberty to make use of any dairy or non-dairy milk you’d like. I usually use unsweetened almond milk.
• Ice: you’ll additionally want some ice to assist the smoothie mix up.

Can I make it dairy free?

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

Our favourite smoothie dietary boosters

You possibly can actually combine and match these add-ins to make this smoothie your personal and bump up the diet:

• Flaxseed meal: that is one in every of my favourite substances so as to add to shakes and smoothies for somewhat increase of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed will help enhance milk provide. Often, a tablespoon is loads! 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 straightforward means 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 good plant-based possibility.
• Spinach: for those who’re seeking to get extra greens in your smoothie, attempt including a cup or two of uncooked or cooked spinach. You’ll by no means be capable to style it, however simply know that it could change the colour of your smoothie to a darker, brownish coloration.

Don’t overlook this trick when utilizing dates

Notice 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 a minimum of 5 minutes. It will assist them soften up and be good for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different substances out, measured and prepared.

Ideas for making the proper cherry lime smoothie

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen cherries on this recipe is greatest because it helps maintain the smoothie chilly and thick. The ice will, after all, assist as effectively, however frozen fruit ensures that you should utilize much less ice total and your smoothie gained’t end up watery.
2. Add extra liquid. Don’t be afraid so as to add extra liquid in case your smoothie is simply too thick or gained’t totally mix — particularly for those who’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are likely to mix frozen fruit a lot better, so when you’ve got a daily or private measurement 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 may 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 take pleasure in later! I’ve three superb strategies for prepping and storing smoothies proper in your freezer. You’ll study the ice dice tray methodology, the mason jar methodology and the freezer pack methodology.

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I hope you’re keen on this unbelievable cherry lime smoothie! Should you make it make sure you depart a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Get pleasure from, xo!

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Cherry Lime Smoothie

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Complete Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 1 serving

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

Components

• 1 cup frozen cherries (tart are my fav!)
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 2 tablespoons recent lime juice
• 2 giant 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 a minimum of 5 minutes. It will assist them soften up and excellent for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different substances out, measured and prepared.

• Add all substances to a excessive powered blender: frozen cherries, lime zest, lime juice, pitted dates, greek yogurt, vanilla, milk, and ice. Be at liberty so as to add any optionally available add-ins to your smoothie for those who’d like. Mix till easy, including extra milk to skinny, if vital. 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 complete 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