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Cinnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie

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Posted:5/31/17
Updated:7/14/21

This Cinnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is the ultimate post-workout recovery drink! No added sugars, paleo and vegan-friendly.

This CInnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is perfect for your post-workout fuel! Vegan, paleo and no bananas! this recipe

This post is sponsored in partnership with Natural Delights Medjool Dates. All opinions expressed, as always, are my own. I only partner with brands who I trust and personally recommend. Thank you for your support!

I caught myself while teaching class the other week saying, “If it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you!”  And then secretly rolled my eyes and said to myself “…Did you really just say that… “

Another annoying cliche… But the thing with cliches is that they are TRUE. Or we wouldn’t be saying them all the time you know? They wouldn’t be applicable to so many different situations you find yourself in. Whether you’re talking about challenging/changing your muscles or your mind, the saying rings true either way.

Did you know it actually took me almost 10 years to get certified to become a personal trainer? Not that I was studying that long, no. But it took me almost 10 years to basically find the courage to just say, “Okay, I am going to do this. I am going to get certified.” Getting a training certification was something I had wanted to do since my sophomore year of college, after I found myself getting more and more inspired by health and fitness.

I almost had a panic attack in college in the computer lab when I second-guessed myself and my major (apparel design) and thought, “What if I should be going into health and fitness…” Long story short I didn’t switch my major but I’ve still always had that passion for health and fitness. Two years ago now I finally put aside the excuses and decided it was time to get certified. But up until that time I let excuse after excuse get in the way, basically because I was afraid of a new challenge.

Can you relate? Have you ever put off something time and time again, because you were afraid to try something new? Afraid to fail? It happens all too often and we really need to start having more confidence in ourselves! And we have to practice putting ourselves in these challenging situations to stretch our minds to learn and grow.

Okay now that we’ve got that out of the way we can chat about today’s recipe!

Cinnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie

This CInnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is perfect for your post-workout fuel! Vegan, paleo and banana-free!

Ever since I’ve started making energy bars with Medjool dates I’ve become quite obsessed. I find a way to sneak them into pretty much anything I can these days. From salad dressings to healthy desserts, Medjool dates are quite magical.

And now SMOOTHIES.

This recipe uses cherries, blueberries, strawberries, AND medjool dates (no bananas!) for the best post workout smoothie.
This CInnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is perfect for your post-workout fuel!

Did you know Medjool dates contain 50% more potassium by weight than bananas? Don’t get me wrong – you guys know I love bananas. But for those of you that have an intolerance, or you plain just don’t like them, Medjool dates are an excellent source of potassium. They’re a great source of natural energy and give you a little boost without the blood sugar spike – thanks to the fiber that helps to slow down the absorption of the sugars.

Not to mention post-workout recovery. Your body’s potassium levels need to be replenished after your workout and Medjool dates are a great way to get them back to normal.  And this Cinnamon Cherry Date Smoothie has been my new favorite post-workout smoothie. Both the cherries and the dates work together to provide muscle-recovery –– Tart red cherries are great for reducing inflammation, while the potassium in dates plays another part in muscle recovery. (source, source)

Post-workout smoothie!! CInnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie. Vegan, paleo, no bananas! Even Whole30 compliant.

I love changing up my smoothie combinations so I challenge you to try something new and add some medjool dates to your smoothies if you haven’t tried it yet!

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This CInnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is perfect for your post-workout fuel!
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This Cinnamon Cherry Berry Date Smoothie is the ultimate post-workout recovery drink! No added sugars, paleo and vegan-friendly.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup frozen tart red cherries (make sure they’re pitted!)
  • 1/4 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1/4 cup whole frozen strawberries
  • 2 Medjool Dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk (or liquid of choice, but I suggest something creamy)
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger (or 1” peeled fresh cube)
  • optional add-ins:
  • 1 TBS hemp hearts
  • 2 cups greens
  • 2 servings favorite protein powder* (I like vanilla or unflavored here)

Instructions

  1. Add everything to blender, starting with fruit and ending with liquid and protein powder. If using NutriBullet, make sure you follow order of ingredients listed.
  2. Blend until smooth. Adjust liquid or add ice to achieve desired consistency.
  3. Divide into smoothie into two glasses, enjoy!

Notes

*Use your favorite protein powder – whey, plant-based, collagen. If not using protein powder, up hemp hearts to 1/4 cup if still wanting protein addition.

Recipe can be easily cut in half for 1 serving.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 without protein powder
  • Calories: 187
  • Sugar: 31g
  • Sodium: 68mg
  • Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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About Ashley

"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    5/31/2017 at 8:06 am

    Oh my gosh.. one of the sayings we’re taught to say in barre is “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn’t change you” and I just can’t…. it’s so cheesy! But, it really is true. As for this smoothie–GIMME.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/1/2017 at 3:18 pm

      Lol it is SO cheesy. But a cliche is what it is – true! <3

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    5/31/2017 at 10:41 am

    It is so true that if it challenges us it does change us; but I can be a total wimp when it comes to new challenges and hard things.

    I didn’t know that cherries reduced inflammation; this sounds like a powerful smoothie. And the color is beautiful.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/1/2017 at 3:18 pm

      Sometimes it is hard to get in the habit of trying new things but once you do it feels great!

      Reply
  3. Katherine says

    6/5/2017 at 10:10 am

    Definitely been there (many times). And this smoothie looks delightful!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/12/2017 at 4:55 pm

      Dates in smoothies is definitely awesome 🙂

      Reply
  4. Drew says

    3/16/2019 at 12:00 pm

    Date Smoothie is Mr FMK approved

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  5. Connie says

    7/30/2019 at 7:46 am

    Ashley, this is delicious! I love the cinnamon!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  6. Christina Micalizio says

    6/6/2022 at 8:51 am

    I loved this recipe so much! Another outstanding smoothie recipe. Healthy and delicious. Perfect texture. First time making it – definitely not the last…

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/6/2022 at 1:20 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this one too! Thanks so much for sharing 😀

      Reply

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