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

Okay, I’ll let you know just a little 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 present you a creamy model of cherry limeade that you just’ll need to make repeatedly.

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 right breakfast or snack. As all the time, be at liberty to customise along with your fav dietary boosters and keep 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 keep in mind. They style superb, add a ravishing 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 might help with sleep
• Are heart-healthy and filled with antioxidants & vitamin C

Every part you’ll have to make this cherry lime smoothie

This beautiful smoothie is made with simply 6 core substances for a refreshing smoothie you can also make any time. It’s completely candy, just a little 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 at liberty to make use of any frozen cherries that you just like (darkish or candy cherries work simply as effectively).
• 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 through the use of a few dates!
• Yogurt: some greek yogurt provides a beautiful increase of protein and provides the smoothie that further scrumptious tart taste.
• Vanilla: just a little vanilla extract brings out the sweetness. Learn to make your individual 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?

Positive! Merely mix in your favourite vegan/dairy free yogurt. I really 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 vitamin:

• Flaxseed meal: that is certainly one of my favourite substances so as to add to shakes and smoothies for just a little increase of fiber and minerals. It’s particularly nice for nursing mamas as flaxseed might help enhance milk provide. Normally, 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 means 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, 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 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. 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.

Suggestions for making the right cherry lime smoothie

1. Use frozen fruit. Utilizing frozen cherries on this recipe is greatest because it helps hold 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 received’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 received’t absolutely mix — particularly for those who’re including extra mix-ins. Excessive powered blenders are inclined to mix frozen fruit a lot better, so in case you have an everyday or private measurement blender, you could want so as to add extra milk.
3. Sweeten it up. This cherry lime smoothie must 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 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! If you happen to make it remember to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Take pleasure in, xo!

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

Substances

• 1
  cup
  frozen cherries (tart are my fav!)
• 1
  teaspoon
  lime zest
• 2
  tablespoons
  recent lime juice
• 2
  giant pitted medjool dates
• 1/2
  cup
  plain greek yogurt
• 1
  teaspoon
  vanilla
• ¼-1/2
  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 a minimum of 5 minutes. It will assist them soften up and ideal for mixing. Whereas the dates are soaking you may get all of your different substances out, measured and prepared.

2. Add all substances 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-compulsory add-ins to your smoothie for those who’d like. Mix till clean, including extra milk to skinny, if needed. Pour right into a glass and luxuriate 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, methods, and methods to customise this smoothie recipe.

Vitamin

Servings: 1 serving

Serving measurement: 1 smoothie

Energy: 356kcal

Fats: 7.7g

Saturated fats: 3.1g

Carbohydrates: 62g

Fiber: 6.1g

Sugar: 52.1g

Protein: 14.1g