Cherry Lime Smoothie | Bold Kitchen

HELLO GORGEOUS. That’s all I can say about this excellent new smoothie recipe that can have you ever tastebuds dancing.

Okay, I’ll let you know a little bit extra about it. This unbelievable cherry lime smoothie recipe mixed the flavors from my absolute favourite almond cherry smoothie with the contemporary tartness of my key lime pie smoothie to offer you a creamy model of cherry limeade that you simply’ll wish to make repeatedly.

We’re packing in tons of gorgeous 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 all the time, be at liberty 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 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 may help with sleep
• Are heart-healthy and full of antioxidants & vitamin C

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

This beautiful smoothie is made with simply 6 core components for a refreshing smoothie you can also make any time. It’s completely candy, a little bit 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 properly).
• Lime: we’re including each contemporary lime juice and lime zest for that shiny, contemporary 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 offers the smoothie that additional scrumptious tart taste.
• Vanilla: a little bit vanilla extract brings out the sweetness. Discover ways 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 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 personal and bump up the diet:

• Flaxseed meal: that is one in every of my favourite components so as to add to shakes and smoothies for a little bit enhance of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed may help improve milk provide. Often, a tablespoon is lots! 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 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 good plant-based possibility.
• Spinach: if you happen to’re trying to get extra greens in your smoothie, attempt 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 colour.

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 no less than 5 minutes. This can assist them soften up and be good for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you will get all of your different components 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, after all, assist as properly, however frozen fruit ensures that you should use 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 absolutely mix — particularly if you happen to’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 dimension blender, chances are you’ll want so as to add extra milk.
3. Sweeten it up. This cherry lime smoothie needs to be completely candy however if you happen to’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 technique, the mason jar technique and the freezer pack technique.

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I hope you like this unbelievable cherry lime smoothie! For those who make it you should definitely go away a remark and a score so I understand how you appreciated it. Get pleasure from, xo!

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

Substances

• 1
  cup
  frozen cherries (tart are my fav!)
• 1
  teaspoon
  lime zest
• 2
  tablespoons
  contemporary lime juice
• 2
  massive pitted medjool dates
• 1/2
  cup
  plain greek yogurt
• 1
  teaspoon
  vanilla
• 1/4-1/2
  cup
  dairy free milk (almond is my fav!), plus extra as wanted
• 1/2
  cup
  ice

Directions

1. First soak your pitted dates in 1 cup of very heat water for no less than 5 minutes. This can assist them soften up and excellent for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you will get all of your different components out, measured and prepared.

2. Add all components 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 if you happen to’d like. Mix till easy, including extra milk to skinny, if vital. Pour right into a glass and luxuriate in!

Recipe Notes

To make dairy free: merely use your favourite dairy free yogurt. I like siggi’s plant-based yogurt!

See the complete publish for tip, tips, and methods to customise this smoothie recipe.

Diet

Servings: 1 serving

Serving dimension: 1 smoothie

Energy: 356kcal

Fats: 7.7g

Saturated fats: 3.1g

Carbohydrates: 62g

Fiber: 6.1g

Sugar: 52.1g

Protein: 14.1g