Name: Tart Cherry Superfood Shots
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups tart cherry juice; 0.5 cup pomegranate arils, fresh or frozen (thawed); 0.33333334326744 cup fresh basil leaves; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Tart Cherry Superfood Shots

Give your mind and body a boost with this tart cherry superfood shot. Tart cherry juice is rich in heart-healthy polyphenols and anthocyanins, which can help fight free radicals and thwart inflammation. And some researchers have found that regularly consuming tart cherry juice may improve one's cognitive abilities. You can find 100% tart cherry juice in the juice aisle at most large grocery stores.

By Jamie Vespa, M.S., RD

Updated on July 30, 2020

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

16 oz

Nutrition Profile:

Low Carbohydrate Low Fat Dairy-Free Egg Free Gluten-Free Vegetarian Vegan Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups tart cherry juice
½ cup pomegranate arils, fresh or frozen (thawed)
⅓ cup fresh basil leaves
2 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

Combine cherry juice, pomegranate arils, basil and orange juice in a blender; blend on high speed until smooth.
Arrange a double layer of cheesecloth in a strainer and place the strainer over a shallow bowl or large glass jar. Gently pour the juice mixture into the strainer and let the liquid gradually seep through the cheesecloth and into the storage vessel. Once all of the liquid is strained, discard the solids. Cover and refrigerate the shots until chilled, about 15 minutes, or for up to 1 week.

Tips

Equipment: Cheesecloth

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

43	Calories
0g	Fat
10g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 43
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 1g	1%
Total Fat 0g	0%
Vitamin A 101IU	2%
Vitamin C 2mg	3%
Folate 6mcg	2%
Sodium 18mg	1%
Calcium 15mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Magnesium 3mg	1%
Potassium 147mg	3%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.