Cherry Revitalizer Smoothie + KitchenAid Stand Mixer + LeCreuset Dutch Oven Go Tart Giveaway

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

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Cherry Revitalizer Smoothie

By Averie Sunshine

This smoothie gives me energy and makes me feel refreshed and revitalized. It’s vegan, gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and packed with tons of bold cherry flavor, tempered by smooth, creamy banana. It’s zingy and wakes me up, without having to pucker up. Tart cherries are rich in Vitamin A, the banana has potassium, and coconut water is a natural electrolyte replenisher, making it a great choice pre- or post-workout, or anytime you need a little pick-me-up.

Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes

Total Time: 2 minutes minutes

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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.)

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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

Serving: 1, Calories: 390kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 9g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 35mg, Sodium: 171mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 38g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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