Cherry Revitalizer Smoothie + KitchenAid Stand Mixer + LeCreuset Dutch Oven
It’s amazing what the right smoothie can do.
This one gives me energy and makes me feel refreshed and revitalized.
Partly because it’s not a super sweet smoothie. I used Montmorency tart cherries, which have a unique sour-sweet taste. The slight tartness wakes up my tastebuds and cuts through the cobwebs in my brain without needing to pour a cup of coffee.
It’s a great smoothie pre- or post-workout, or any time you need a little pick-me-up. It’s vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and packed with tons of bold flavor.
The tart cherries are rich in vitamin A and for fruits and vegetables, a sour taste is often a cue for more phytonutrient compounds inside. Montmorency tart cherries contain anthocyanins, a flavonoid that contributes to the ruby-red color and distinguishing taste.
Tart cherries are available in dried, frozen and juice forms so you can enjoy these superfruits year-round.
The banana is packed with potassium, and coconut water is like nature’s sports drink and naturally balances and replenishes electrolytes.
The cherry flavor is bold yet tempered by the smooth, creamy banana. Bananas are such workhorses in smoothies. I always keep a stash of banana chunks in the freezer so I can toss a few into the blender for smoothies. No need for ice that way, either.
I sweetened it to taste so that it’s sweet-yet-tart like a glass of lemonade should be. It’s refreshing and zingy without having to pucker up.
It’s interesting that expert trend trackers say sour is the new spicy, which will no doubt change the food industry. To learn more about going tart instead, and to find recipes and serving ideas for tart cherries, visit choosecherries.com
Cherry Revitalizer Smoothie
Ingredients
- 2 cups Montmorency tart cherries, frozen
- 2 medium/large ripe bananas, previously frozen in chunks is ideal
- 1 cup coconut water, water may be substituted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
- sweetener, to taste (granulated sugar, agave, stevia, zero-calorie sweetener, etc.)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in the canister of a blender and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve immediately. Extra portions may be frozen in freezer-safe (plastic) glasses for up to 3 months. Allow to soften at room temp before serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I love cherries in pies!
Averie, I love how refreshing this is! I usually walk over to Starbucks and get a $4 green tea lemonade, but I really need to change my routine and make this in the mornings. It would be the perfect start to my day!
I like making tart cherry jam, using it in sandwiches and as an ice cream topping.
I would love to use some tart cherries to make jam
Can’t wait for morning to make a cherry smoothie. I love red food! But I will use a teaspoon of honey for sweetner. Yum! Hurry, Morning!
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I like cherries pretty much in any form, dried, baked in products, juice, raw or dipped in chocolate. I think they are good in any form.
I love cherries in all forms! Fresh Rainer cherries are my favorite to snack on!
Oh I really love them in my yogurt!!! They make it taste so good!
I enjoy putting cherries in my salads it adds a different flavor to it.
I love tart cherries as an all-day snack. They taste just like sour-patch kids to me! This is a great giveaway!
I love dried tart cherries as an all-day snack! They taste just like sour-patch kids to me, without the guilt afterwards!
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Love them in cookies
Dried cherries eaten with some mixed nuts and some white or dark chocolate!
Love putting them in salads. #GoTart