Cherry Lime Smoothie | Formidable Kitchen

HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this excellent smoothie recipe that can have your tastebuds dancing. It’s the primary recipe in our NEW AK Cherry Week — every week devoted to sharing all of my finest cherry recipes right here on the weblog and on social. Comply with 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 present 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 really 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 happy to customise along 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 wonderful, add a good looking pop of shade 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 might help with sleep
• Are heart-healthy and filled with antioxidants & vitamin C

All the things you’ll have to make this cherry lime smoothie

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

• Frozen cherries: I really 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 vivid, recent limeade taste.
• Medjool dates: this smoothie is of course sweetened by utilizing a few dates!
• Yogurt: some greek yogurt provides an exquisite enhance of protein and provides the smoothie that additional scrumptious tart taste.
• Vanilla: a bit of vanilla extract brings out the sweetness. Learn to make your personal vanilla right here!
• Milk: be happy 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 really like siggi’s plant-based yogurt.

Our favourite smoothie dietary boosters

You’ll be able to actually combine and match these add-ins to make this smoothie your personal 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 enhance of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed might help improve milk provide. Normally, a tablespoon is a lot! Right here’s a model I really 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 method 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: when you’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 be capable 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 a minimum of 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 proper cherry lime smoothie

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen cherries on this recipe is finest because it helps preserve the smoothie chilly and thick. The ice will, after all, assist as properly, however frozen fruit ensures that you should use much less ice total 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 just too thick or received’t totally mix — particularly when you’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are likely to mix frozen fruit significantly better, so if in case you have an everyday or private measurement blender, you might want so as to add extra milk.
3. Sweeten it up. This cherry lime smoothie ought to be completely candy however when you’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 take pleasure in later! I’ve three wonderful 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

Complete Time 10 minutes minutes

ServesServes 1 serving

Deliciously candy and tart cherry lime smoothie made with 6 easy elements and an exquisite enhance of protein from greek yogurt. This simple smoothie tastes similar to cherry limeade however has a thick, creamy texture you may 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 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 a minimum of 5 minutes. This may assist them soften up and ideal 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 at liberty so as to add any non-compulsory add-ins to your smoothie when you’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 really like siggi’s plant-based yogurt!
See the total publish 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