Tart Cherry Peach Smoothie

Tart Cherry Smoothie

Tart cherries are extremely healthy.  I'm naturally not a cherry person.  I think it was because as a child I would occasionally get a cherry coke and at the bottom was a pruney chewy cherry.  I also did not like any cherry flavored medicine as a child.  Yuck!  As an adult I have learned to like and appreciate cherries, especially fresh or frozen cherries.

You can buy frozen tart cherries at most major grocery stores.  They make an excellent smoothie.  

Tart cherries are high in beta carotene, potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. They also contain potassium, calcium, iron, vitamins A, C, B6, E, magnesium, and folic acid.  Tart cherries virtually have no fat or sodium.  Eating a diet that includes foods such as tart cherries can help fight cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and digestive disorders.

Vitamix Tart Cherry Peach Smoothie

makes 2 servings 

1/2 milk (any kind - cow, almond, coconut, etc.)

1 cup frozen tart cherries

1/2 cup frozen peaches or half a frozen banana

1 tsp. vanilla extract
1-2 Tbs sugar or agave (optional)

Put everything in the blender according the how it's listed and blend until smooth.