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 ๏ฌavonoid 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 ๏ฌnd recipes and serving ideas for tart cherries, visit choosecherries.com
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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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Tart cherries are so lovely! My dad used to bring home tart cherry concentrate and mix it with club soda – deeelicious!
My favorite was is overnight oatmeal with cherries and mini Chocolate chips!
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Definitely worth a try. The color looks incredible.
I love cherries in any form, but especially the dried tart cherries. I have used them in many recipes, and I get compliments for that “secret ” burst of tartness. An especially good combination is with semisweet or dark chocolate in your chocolate chip cookies. I will love exploring using tart cherry juice and frozen Montmorency cherries using the kitchen appliances in this incredible giveaway. Thanks!
Sounds great!!!
I love putting cherries into scones. I have never tried them in smoothies, but I bet they would be amazing.
I love cherries but never thought about a cherry smoothie! I have a feeling this is going to be my new favorite smoothie!
Your photos are gorgeous and this smoothie sounds super yummy!
That smoothie is gorgeous! I’ve never tried adding cherries to a smoothie, but it sounds delish!
I absolutely LOVE tart cherries (well, I love all cherries equally if I’m being honest!). I have some yummy tart cherry juice several times a week before bed. I’d drink it every day if I could afford it!
Thanks for this recipe – it looks *so* good! Time to break out the blender. :)
I love cherries! Would coconut milk work in this recipe instead of coconut water?
I love drinking tart cherry juice before bed! Tart Cherries really help me sleep!
I love a tart cherry pie
I love cherry tarts.