Gluten-Free Cherry Lime Juice
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant cherry lime juice offers a refreshing burst of sweet and tart flavors, perfectly balanced with a smooth, icy texture. It's a delightful and invigorating beverage that's naturally free from gluten-containing grains.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 28 minutes (8 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 7 ingredients — including frozen cherries, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds — and walks through 5 steps. Updated . Browse more drinks and smoothies recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.
Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Cherry Lime Juice: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to maintain a gluten-free environment, ensure your blender and all utensils are thoroughly cleaned before use. Be mindful of cross-contamination from shared kitchen equipment or surfaces that may have come into contact with gluten-containing ingredients In a shared kitchen, avoid porous materials — wooden spoons, wooden cutting boards, and scratched non-stick pans can harbor gluten proteins even after washing. Prefer glass, metal, or silicone tools.
Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Cherry Lime Juice: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always double-check the labels on any processed ingredients like almond milk or vanilla extract to confirm they are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen cherries, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, and fresh lime juice in a high-speed blender. Ensure all ingredients are added for a well-rounded flavor profile.
- 2
Add the ice cubes to the blender, which will help achieve the desired icy consistency. If using, drizzle in the maple syrup now for optional sweetness.
- 3
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and has a uniform, creamy texture. Listen for the blender to process all the frozen fruit and ice.
- 4
Taste the juice and adjust sweetness if desired by adding a little more maple syrup, blending for another 10 seconds. The consistency should be thick but pourable.
- 5
Pour the vibrant cherry lime juice into two glasses and serve immediately to enjoy its refreshing chill and bright flavors.
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Tips & Notes
- Warm milk (not hot) is key for yeast-based recipes — aim for 105–115°F to activate yeast without killing it.
- Refrigerate maple syrup after opening and use within a year.
- Scrape a real vanilla bean pod into the batter and steep the pod in warm milk for 10 minutes for intense flavor.
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