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    Very Cherry Smoothie

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    By Alisa Fleming on March 20, 2017 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Beverages, Breakfast, Dairy-Free Recipes

    What better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than a sweet cherry recipe! This cherry smoothie is a new favorite in my home. But it wasn’t just the changing of the seasons that prompted me to whip it up.

    Very Cherry Smoothie Recipe - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, allergy-friendly and no sugar added

    Allergic Living Spring 2017 Issue - Includes fabulous top allergen-free homemade bakeshop recipes!The Allergic Living Spring Issue will be arriving in mailboxes and hitting Whole Food’s shelves in a matter of days. And within that in-depth magazine, you’ll find my latest column with some delicious top allergen-free bakeshop recipe surprises. A hint: one of the recipes uses pure, sweet cherry juice. The same juice that I use in this cherry smoothie recipe.

    I’m in love with the wonderful 100% sweet or black cherry juice that you can buy from Knudsen, Lakewood or like me, at Trader Joe’s! It adds so much flavor to recipes, and a little goes quite far. In fact, I had enough juice leftover from my Allergic Living recipe tests to create this intensely cherry smoothie. It’s a healthy blend that I make quite thick for a creamy, shake-like experience. Nonetheless, you can thin it with more delicious cherry juice for a more sippable smoothie.

    But what makes this a very cherry smoothie is the double dose of fruit. Beyond the juice, I’ve included frozen dark sweet cherries. I also buy those at Trader Joe’s, but have seen different brands at other grocers, too.

    Very Cherry Smoothie Recipe - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, allergy-friendly and no sugar added

    Special Diet Notes: Very Cherry Smoothie

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, grain-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, vegetarian, paleo-friendly, and top food allergy-friendly. I’ve also included a banana-free option!

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Very Cherry Smoothie
     
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    Prep time
    5 mins
    Total time
    5 mins
     
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 1 smoothie
    Ingredients
    • ½ cup frozen dark sweet cherries (or fresh)
    • ½ ripe banana, frozen and broken into chunks (can sub ½ cup frozen mango chunks)
    • ½ cup sweet or black cherry juice (up to ¾ cup for a thinner smoothie)
    • 1 tablespoon sunflower seed butter
    • 1 teaspoon chia seeds
    • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
    Instructions
    1. Place the cherries, banana or mango, juice, seed butter, chia seeds, ginger, and salt (if using), in your blender. Puree until smooth.
    2. Pour into a glass and enjoy with a straw!
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    Very Cherry Smoothie Recipe - dairy-free, vegan, paleo, allergy-friendly and no sugar added

    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    3. Sonali- The Foodie Physician on March 21, 2017 8:23 pm

      This cherry smoothie looks so refreshing! Perfect for spring! And I love the cute ladybug straws!

      Reply
    4. Kerri Olkjer on March 21, 2017 4:15 pm

      This look delicious! Where did you get those adorable lady bug straws??

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 4:27 pm

        They’re Cupcake Creations. I’ve bought them on Amazon here -> http://amzn.to/2nHjEFk

        Reply
    5. Taylor Kiser on March 21, 2017 4:06 pm

      This cherry smoothie looks so refreshing! And those cute straws! LOVE!

      Reply
    6. Amanda on March 21, 2017 2:20 pm

      This looks so yummy! I think it would be great with the mango/cherry combo!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:30 pm

        Yes indeed, mango-cherry is one of my favorite flavor pairings. It’s a seamless swap for the banana.

        Reply
    7. Kristina @ Love & Zest on March 21, 2017 9:39 am

      Smooooothies!! <3 Smoothies are definitely one of my go to snacks of choice! So full of nutrients and literally any reason to incorporate cherries is amazing in my eyes. This looks great!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:30 pm

        Glad I won you over Kristina 🙂

        Reply
    8. Jenn on March 21, 2017 9:29 am

      This sounds so good. I love cherries! Can’t wait to get some fresh ones to snack on this summer. I always buy the frozen ones from Trader Joe’s too. Loving all the other goodies you put in this smoothie too!! Yum!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:31 pm

        Isn’t TJ’s amazing? Several times now, my husband and I have picked where we wanted to live based on accessibility to a Trader Joe’s 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kelly | Eat Yourself Skinny on March 21, 2017 7:38 am

      Mmm smoothies are my favorite in the mornings and I’m loving the added chia seeds! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Lauren on March 21, 2017 6:23 am

      I love cherry juice!! The color of this is just too gorgeous!

      Reply
    11. Sarah on March 20, 2017 7:40 pm

      Sounds like a great way to celebrate to me! I’m intrigued by this combo and can’t wait to try it, hopefully this week.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:31 pm

        I hope you do get the chance to enjoy it Sarah!

        Reply
    12. Kelly @ TastingPage on March 20, 2017 6:43 pm

      Hooray for cherry season. I’ll have to look for them in the freezer section. And love anything with sunflower seed butter. It must add a nice creaminess.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:32 pm

        It does add just enough creaminess to keep it from being too slushy. Not that slushies are a bad thing 🙂

        Reply
    13. Korthey on March 20, 2017 5:09 pm

      I bet this tastes amazing. When I think of frozen and cherry it harkens back to slushy days. This on the other hand is a health adult version.

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 21, 2017 2:34 pm

        Yep, but honestly, I would have preferred this as a kid!

        Reply
    14. Jessica @Nutritioulicious on March 20, 2017 4:32 pm

      Those straws are too cute! Such a perfect match for this gorgeous smoothie too. Happy spring!

      Reply
    15. Lindsey on March 20, 2017 11:36 am

      This looks amazing! I HAVE to make this soon! I think I have all the ingredients on hand, too! I love everything you do, great work!

      Reply
    16. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine on March 20, 2017 7:54 am

      Cherries always make for such a deeply flavored smoothie!

      Reply

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