What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Jalapeño Cherry Smoothie Bowl! Get ready to eat well. This morning’s smoothie bowl will energize your body as well as your mind. Feel the easygoing ingredients stimulate your senses with a kick of sass right between the eyes. I mean, just look at the brightness real cherries can make. Begin with frozen fruit. Did you know if you freeze a cut-up banana it doesn’t turn brown? Truth. Each ziplock bag contains an entire sliced banana. Make sure they freeze in a single layer, though. When it’s time to blend the frozen fruit, the smoothie is chilled so there’s no need to add ice cubes. Now to address the elephant in the room, so to speak. Jalapeños. Don’t worry. Their bold flavor is invigorating. It actually adds a nice balance between the sweet and creamy, not to mention the extra vitamins. But don’t take my word for it.
JALAPEÑO CHERRY SMOOTHIE BOWL
Ingredients:
1 cup frozen cherries
1 sliced and frozen banana
3-5 slices of pickled jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and finely chopped
1/4 cup pistachios, chopped
1 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon coconut sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
Cherries, pistachios, and jalapeños for garnish
Instructions:
In a blender combine frozen cherries, frozen banana, chopped jalapeños, chopped pistachios, orange juice, sherry vinegar, and Greek yogurt. Pulse to process. Add coconut sugar, vanilla extract, and Himalayan pink salt. Blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Transfer smoothie to a bowl. Garnish with cherries, pistachios, and jalapeños.
That looks and sounds delicious – a perfect way to kick-start the day!
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I like the way you think, Jeremy. 🤔⚡️
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What a beautiful colour! Thank you, Gail, for this smoothie that looks like art!
I love everything about it, including the tip about freezing bananas. Thank you!
Joanna
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You’re welcome. Frozen fruit does make tasty smoothies. 🧊🍌🍓
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Thank you!
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Not your typical smoothie recipe. Luckily I love jalapeños.
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They really add flavor! 🌶️⚡️
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I might have to try this, Gail! I love cherries and a little kick might be great! I definitely need to freeze bananas!💕
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One taste and you’ll be hooked. 🪝
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Yippee!
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I’m a big fan of purple for breakfast!
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Color my world…..with Food! 🍃🌎😋
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🏳️🌈🌈
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Love the color and the combination of flavors Gail!
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Thaaanks. It definitely wakes you up. 🌞👀🍃🍒🌶️
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Yum!!
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Truly delicious and worth trying. 🍃🍒🌶️
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OH goodness!!! That sounds amazing!
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It is. You should try it. 😋🌶️🍃🍒
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