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 cherry chocolate scones! Tart dried cherries really shine this way!
This smoothie looks beautiful! I love cherries :)
I love tart cherry pies!
That apron looks so adorable!
I like to add those cherries to a cherry pie
I love tart cherries in my smoothies or with yogurt!
Yum! Looks so good like everything you make :)
Glad to have a new smoothie recipe to try. I make smoothies daily and it can get repetitive sometimes.
This is so fun! :) I’m a fan of cherries in chocolate cookies! :)
This is such an awesome giveaway! I’m a sucker for tart cherry tart for sure !!
YUM! have to try this!! & the color… just makes me happy
Cherries have been my favorite fruit since I was little, but I never thought to put them in smoothies. I’m grabbing a bag on my way home to try this out!
I love tart cherries in yogurt, in crepes, on waffles, on oatmeal…!!!
In oatmeal cookies
I have never tried tart cherries but would absolutely LOVE to try them in both oatmeal, and oatmeal-coconut-cherry cookies!! (Especially if I won the stand-mixer!!)
I love using tart cherries in smoothies already, but I really love them in my morning parfait! I usually throw in some blackberries, strawberries and raspberries too when in season. Crunchy, smooth and tart all in one powerful bowl – delicious!