Recipe: Cherry lime smoothie

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Cherry lime smoothie recipe

Sweet and tart treat.

Healthy smoothie that tastes delicious and will cool you down on a hot summer day. The mixture can also be poured into popsicle molds to enjoy with the entire family.

Serves 1

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 large pitted medjool dates
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ - ½ cup dairy free milk, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup ice

Directions

Soak pitted dates in 1 cup of very warm water for at least 5 minutes. This helps soften them for better blending.

While the dates are soaking, measure remaining ingredients.

Pull the dates out of the water and discard water.

Add all ingredients to a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth, adding more milk to thin, if necessary.

Pour into a glass and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

356 calories, 7.7g fat, 62g carbohydrates, 14.1g protein, 6.1g fiber, 52.1g sugar

Adapted from: Ambitious Kitchen

Reviewed by PeaceHealth dietitians and nutritionists.

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