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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Drinks Β» Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie

    ★★★★★ from 2 reviews

    Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie

    Published Jun 24, 2019 Β· Modified Jul 7, 2022 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 12 Comments

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    A refreshing, creamy, and flavorful Tart Cherry Smoothie perfect for breakfast or a nourishing pick me up! Recipe in partnership with Montmorency Tart Cherries.

    Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie with granola

    And when I say pick me up, I mean it.

    There's no one you couldn't pick up with this Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie sent from the breakfast gods. And I haven't even been riding the smoothie train lately!

    I confess. I confess wholeheartedly that as of late, I've been in a bit of a smoothie rut. I stare at the bazillions of ingredients we have at Alchemy to make quite literally any flavor smoothie on the planet and I'm simply at a loss.

    But this. THIS! It's sensationally refreshing. It re-inspired my smoothie imagination. And it's pink! It's also banana-less for everyone like me that loves nanners but not in smoothies.

    Are you in or are you in?

    Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie in a blender

    How To Make A Creamy Smoothie

    How does one make a creamy smoothie, you ask? Fat. Especially if you're not using a naturally creamy fruit or veg like frozen banana or zucchini, fat is where it's at.

    Today's fat of choice is almond butter. It adds luscious texture, slight sweetness, nuttiness, and pie-like flavor. It is not optional, that is unless you want to sub cashew butter, which would also be a delight. Perhaps a quarter of an avocado would also do the trick? Let me know if you experiment.

    Another key to dream creaminess is making your smoothie THICK. That means a higher proportion of fruit to liquid and not over-blending since blending generates heat.

    To make this smoothie even thicker, you could use more tart cherries, a little ice, frozen spinach (be warned that it’ll change the color!), or frozen cauliflower.

    frozen tart cherries in measuring cup

    Which Cherries to Choose

    When you’re choosing cherries, look for U.S.-grown Montmorency tart cherries, a varietal that’s not imported like other types of tart or sour cherries. This helps support local agriculture and preserve generations-old family farms.

    About 75% of U.S. Montmorency tart cherry crop is grown in Cherry Capital of the World…Michigan! Other prominent Montmorency tart cherry-producing states include Utah, Washington, New York, Wisconsin, Oregon and Pennsylvania.

    I love the token ruby-red color of frozen Montmorency tart cherries. They have a high concentration of anthocyanins, a type of polyphenol in the flavonoids family, to thank for that!  Montmorency tart cherries have a sweet-tart taste that is as unique as the fruit itself, one that must be discovered for yourself in order to describe it!

    Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie

    Research suggests Montmorency tart cherries may help you recover after intense exercise, too. Talk about a perfect post-workout treat. Other studies have examined the impact of Montmorency tart cherries on heart health, sleep and inflammation.

    Snag this American-grown superfruit dried, juice, canned, frozen and in concentrate all year long. Chocolate Covered Tart Cherry Rice Crispy Treats, anyone?

    Other Goodness in This Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie

    But wait, there's more! In addition to antioxidant-packed frozen Montmorency tart cherries and almond butter, we've got some old-fashioned oats to add some texture, body, and more pie-likeness. Pure vanilla extract adds another level of flavor. Do you see how we're layering on here? A dash of cinnamon would also be lovely!

    To make this more filling, say for example you're eating it for breakfast and need it to keep you full till lunch, you could totally add a scoop of protein powder. Or slurp it down with a Cherry Almond Baked Oatmeal Cups.

    Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie in glass

    I used unsweetened almond milk as the liquid but whatever milk you have on hand is perfect.

    Let's talk servings! This makes one small-ish smoothie so feel free to double or triple. Now since we live in a generation that likes texture on texture and also eating drinkable things with spoon's, this Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie is no exception. I like to sprinkle it with cereal or granola and another drizzle of drippy almond butter to put the cherry on the cake, so to speak.

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    Tart Cherry Smoothie Recipe

    ★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph | Hummusapien
    • Prep Time: 5 min
    • Cook Time: 0 min
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 smoothie 1x
    • Category: Smoothie
    • Method: Blender
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    Description

    A refreshing, creamy, and flavorful Tart Cherry Pie Smoothie perfect for breakfast or a nourishing pick me up!


    Ingredients

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    • 1 heaping cup frozen Montmorency tart cherries
    • 2-3 pitted Medjool dates, to taste (or sub 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup)
    • 1 ½ tbsp almond butter
    • 2 tbsp old fashioned oats
    • ½ tsp vanilla extract
    • ¾ cup milk of choice (I used unsweetened vanilla almond)
    • Granola, coconut, almond butter, etc. for topping

    Instructions

    1. Place all ingredients in a blender (I had best results with my Nutribullet) and blend until smooth. You can add in a handful of spinach (I like frozen) or protein powder if desired.
    2. Pour into a glass. Top with granola, coconut, and more cherries if desired!

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Jess says

      October 19, 2020 at 6:06 pm

      omg this was SO good!!! I used peanut butter even though you said the almond was not optional hehe and it was still delicious!! but as soon as I can get to the grocery store to pick up some almond or cashew butter I will definitely be making it again with that!!

      ★★★★★

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      • Alexis Joseph says

        October 19, 2020 at 7:14 pm

        Hahah I love it! Thanks so much for letting me know, Jess!

        Reply
    2. Erin says

      February 26, 2020 at 1:49 pm

      Mmmm this was so refreshing. Loved it, thanks for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Vickie says

      July 09, 2019 at 10:21 pm

      This was delicious! I just used fresh cherries I got from Harris Teeter and froze them. So GOOD..

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        July 10, 2019 at 12:01 am

        You're so smart!

        Reply
    4. Rachel says

      June 26, 2019 at 3:09 am

      Yuuum! I literallly want to run out to the store and buy frozen cherries-------this looks INCREDIBLE!This would satisfy my cravings like mad.
      Thanks so much for consistently churning out quality, beautiful recipes!!! You rock! Your fiance is sooo blessed! Tell him I said that!
      And I second Cindy's notion: let's hear about how thangs went down!! (Not being nosy lol)

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 27, 2019 at 2:04 am

        Awww thank you, Rachel! I'll be sharing more, I promise πŸ˜‰

        Reply
    5. Cynthia says

      June 25, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      Congrats on your engagement! So happy for you! You look gorgeous & glowing. I look back fondly at my engagement five years ago--it's such a magical time.
      Will you be doing a post detailing your plans?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 25, 2019 at 6:42 pm

        Thank you SO much, Cindy! Yes, I will definitely be doing a post or two about everything πŸ™‚

        Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 27, 2019 at 2:05 am

        Awww how wonderful! Yes, I will definitely be talking about wedding stuff!

        Reply
    6. Emily Pensky says

      June 25, 2019 at 3:16 am

      Where do you purchase this type of cherry? I live near Cleveland, and have never seen these anywhere...

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        June 25, 2019 at 6:43 pm

        You should be able to find them at Whole Foods!

        Reply

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