Cherry Lime Smoothie | Bold Kitchen

HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this glorious smoothie recipe that may 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 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 just’ll wish to make time and again.

We’re packing in tons of gorgeous 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 at liberty to customise together with your fav dietary boosters, and bear in mind to prime your glass with my well-known granola. Take pleasure in!

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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 wonderful pop of colour to recipes, and have a variety of well being advantages. They:

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

Every part you’ll must 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, somewhat tart, and full of 14g of protein! Right here’s what you’ll must make it:

• Frozen cherries: I really like utilizing frozen tart cherries, however be at liberty to make use of any frozen cherries that you just like (darkish or candy cherries work simply as nicely).
• Lime: we’re including each recent lime juice and lime zest for that vibrant, 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 offers the smoothie that further 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 sometimes 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 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 elements so as to add to shakes and smoothies for somewhat increase of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed might help enhance milk provide. Often, a tablespoon is lots! 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 straightforward method so as to add further 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 choice.
• 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 be capable to style it, however simply know that it could change the colour of your smoothie to a darker, brownish colour.

Don’t neglect 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 not less than 5 minutes. It will assist them soften up and be excellent 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 hold the smoothie chilly and thick. The ice will, in fact, assist as nicely, however frozen fruit ensures that you should use much less ice general 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 significantly better, so when you have 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 possibly can 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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I hope you like this unbelievable cherry lime smoothie! In the event you make it make sure you depart a remark and a ranking so I understand how you favored it. Take pleasure in, xo!