Cherry Oat Ricotta Breeze Smoothie with Vanilla and Lime
An original, creamy smoothie that blends sweet cherries, soft ricotta, oats, and a fresh hint of lime and vanilla. It has a velvety texture with a balanced mix of fruity sweetness and delicate dairy notes.
Ingredients
- 220 g pitted cherries, fresh or frozen (si son congeladas, usar directamente)
- 120 g ricotta cheese (aporta cremosidad)
- 30 g rolled oats (lightly tostada)
- 240 ml milk (cold)
- 15 ml honey (ajustar to taste)
- 2 g lime zest (solo the parte verde)
- 15 ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (puro or natural)
- 80 g ice (optional, for a textura more cold and espesa)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
Instructions
- 1
1. Place a small skillet over medium heat and toast the rolled oats for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. If you prefer using the oven, toast them for 2 to 3 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Let cool for 1 minute.
- 2
2. Add the pitted cherries, ricotta, toasted oats, cold milk, honey, lime zest, lime juice, vanilla extract, and ice to a blender.
- 3
3. Blend for 45 to 60 seconds until smooth, creamy, and fully combined. If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more milk and blend again for a few seconds.
- 4
4. Taste and adjust with a bit more honey or a few extra drops of lime juice if you want it sweeter or brighter.
- 5
5. Serve immediately in 2 chilled glasses and, if desired, garnish with an extra pinch of lime zest.
Chef tips
For an even silkier texture, blend the milk with the toasted oats for 20 seconds before adding the remaining ingredients.
Substitutions
You can substitute ricotta with creamy cottage cheese or Greek yogurt, and swap the honey for maple syrup if you prefer a different sweetness.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Ratings & reviews
Sign in to rate this recipe
Sign in
