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Cherry, Pistachio, Cardamom kombucha Smoothie

A unique blend of flavor, with the probiotic help of kombucha.
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Dietary Interests: Gluten-Free , Heart Friendly , Low Calorie , Low Sodium , Mediterranean , Nutritarian , Vegetarian

Allergens: Nuts

Yield:

2.5 cups (600 ml)

Total Time:

5 Minutes

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Intermediate

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Yield:

2 servings (750 ml)

Total Time:

11 Minutes 20 Seconds

Print:

8.5x11

Difficulty:

Simple

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Ingredients

  • 1½ cup (360 ml) kombucha
  • 1 cup (125 g) frozen peach slices, (thawed)
  • 2 Tablespoons pistachios, shelled
  • 1 Tablespoon honey, optional
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ Tablespoon banana, peeled, halved
  • 1 cup (140 g) frozen cherries

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High.
  4. Blend for 1 minute 20 seconds or until desired consistency is reached.

Chef's Notes

Adding nuts to your smoothie is a great way to add additional fiber, protein and fat, helping you stay fuller longer.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) ginger kombucha, or any flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons (25 g) pistachio nuts, toasted, shelled
  • 3 dates [or 1 Tablespoon honey], pitted
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ small (60 g) frozen banana
  • 1 cup (125 g) frozen peach slices, thawed
  • 1 cup (150 g) frozen dark sweet cherries

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed.  Blend for 1 minute 20 seconds, using the tamper to push ingredients toward the blades.

Chef's Notes

  • Adding nuts to your smoothie is a great way to add additional fiber, protein and fat, helping you stay fuller longer.