Gluten-Free Tart Cherry Smoothie
By the Gluten Free Recipes team ·
This vibrant and refreshing tart cherry smoothie, bursting with tangy fruit flavor and a creamy texture. It's a perfect, quick treat that's both satisfying and invigorating.
At a glance: This easy drinks and smoothies recipe yields 2 servings in about 23 minutes (3 min prep, 20 min cook). It uses 6 ingredients — including frozen tart 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 Tart Cherry Smoothie: When preparing this drinks and smoothies recipe, to prevent cross-contamination with gluten, always use clean blenders and utensils. Ensure all packaged ingredients, especially those processed in shared facilities, are certified gluten-free, as even trace amounts can be harmful 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 Tart Cherry Smoothie: This recipe is naturally free from gluten-containing grains. Always double-check labels on packaged ingredients like almond milk and chia seeds to confirm they are certified gluten-free.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen tart cherries
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Combine the frozen tart cherries, unsweetened almond milk, chia seeds, pure vanilla extract, and optional maple syrup into the pitcher of a high-speed blender. Ensure all ingredients are added before proceeding to the next step.
- 2
Secure the lid and blend on high speed for approximately 60 to 90 seconds, or until the mixture is completely smooth and has a uniform, creamy consistency. Listen for the blender to process all the frozen fruit into a velvety liquid.
- 3
Carefully taste the smoothie and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more maple syrup, blending for another 10 seconds to incorporate. This step ensures your smoothie is perfectly to your liking.
- 4
Pour the finished smoothie immediately into two serving glasses. Enjoy the bright, refreshing flavors and smooth texture right away for the best experience.
- 5
For a thicker smoothie bowl, reduce the amount of almond milk to about 1/2 cup and blend until thick and spoonable. Top with certified gluten-free granola, fresh berries, and a sprinkle of seeds for a delightful breakfast or snack.
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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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