Description
This Cherry Limeade Smoothie is a refreshing, tangy-sweet drink blending ripe nectarines or peaches with cherries, lime juice, and almond milk. Quick to prepare and fully customizable with optional superfoods like chia seeds or spinach, this vibrant smoothie is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a summer breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 1 ripe nectarine or peach, sliced
- 1 heaping cup fresh or frozen cherries (add less ice if using frozen)
- 3/4 cup almond milk (or sub water or other non-dairy milk)
- 1–2 medium limes, juiced (depending on preferred tartness)
- 1 handful ice
Optional Add-ins
- 1 Tbsp chia seeds
- 1 handful spinach
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Slice the nectarine or peach, juice the limes, and pit the cherries if necessary. Have all ingredients and optional add-ins ready.
- Blend: Add the nectarine or peach, cherries, almond milk, lime juice, ice, and any optional add-ins (chia seeds, spinach) to a blender. Blend until completely creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Adjust Flavors: Taste the smoothie and adjust as desired, adding more cherries if you want extra sweetness or more lime juice for extra tartness. Blend again to incorporate any changes.
- Serve: Pour the smoothie into glasses and enjoy immediately for the best texture. Optionally, freeze any leftovers in popsicle molds for a cool treat later.
Notes
- If using frozen cherries, reduce the amount of ice to prevent the smoothie from becoming too watery.
- For a greener smoothie, add spinach, but note it will slightly affect the color.
- Freeze leftovers in popsicle molds for a fun snack.
- Nutrition values are approximate and will vary with substitutions and add-ins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 small smoothie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6.2 g
- Sodium: 83 mg
- Fat: 1.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
