richberry Cherry-Lime Basil Smoothie

With the aromatic fragrance of basil, and the biting taste of tart and sour flavour, we are giving this recipe a twist. How about no-sugar? Yep! It's possible to becoming more delectable and inviting with richberry.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup frozen cherries

• ½ cup almond milk

• ½ cup crushed ice, or as needed

• 1 lime, zested and juiced

• 10 leaves fresh basil

• ½ teaspoon almond extract

• 1 tablespoon water, as needed

Directions:

Combine cherries, almond milk, 1/2 cup crushed ice, lime zest, lime juice, basil, and almond extract in a blender; process until cherries and basil are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth. Add a bit more ice if you want it thicker, or add a little water if you like it thinner.

Consume Miracle Berry:

Just before digging in, chew 1 or more freeze-dried miracle berry (this can also be done during the preparation of ingredients). Ensure to remove pits to avoid a bitter taste.

Fact:

The active ingredient miraculin from miracle berry will turn sour foods such as lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, non-fat yoghurt and other citrus food to taste sweet without adding sugar. We recommend two halves or 2 servings for maximum effectiveness. Make sure to follow instructions from the back of the packaging.

Calorie savings:

1/2 cup sugar - 386 calories