We had the treat of spending the day with generous friends, stripping their three cherry trees and taking home some of the bounty. Harvesting with friends is my love language, I think.
We ate lots of them fresh from the tree. Others were pitted and frozen to be eaten straight from the freezer or put in this smoothie that tastes like summertime itself. Freeze any smoothie leftovers in popsicle moulds for a cool-down dessert later on.
Very Cherry Smoothies
Prep time: 5 minutes, Makes 5 cups
- 1 quart milk kefir
- 2 cups pitted cherries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup raw honey
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil
- 1/2 vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups ice cubes
kefir and kombucha freak me out. i know they are supposed to be healthy, but the word fermented makes me gag. can you help me see the light? i feel like i'm missing out, but i also am terrified to partake, and even more terrified to try making my own. what if i make myself & my family sick? eek!
ReplyDeleteI understand what you're going through. I was the same way when I first started. Then I realized that yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, and sourdough bread are all cultured/fermented items we use on a regular basis. Cultures For Health has very helpful articles and videos explaining what it is. http://www.culturesforhealth.com?a_aid=4db582eb97c22
ReplyDeleteI tried this very cherry kefir smoothie! Oh my goodness, as my 2 and 3 year old granddaughters say, DEWISHOUS!.... I love your blog! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! :) And thanks for the feedback. I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteJust made this and it's SO good. My entire family loves it. I was a little worried about the kefir overpowering the taste but it doesn't at all. What kind of milk do you use to make your milk kefir with?
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