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Cherry Pie Smoothie + KitchenAid Torrent Blender GIVEAWAY ($599 Value!)

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Cherry Pie Smoothie -- full of protein, easy to make, and it tastes like the pie that inspired it! | gimmesomeoven.comThis post is sponsored by KitchenAid.

Yep, I’m back again today with another smoothie recipe inspired by one of my favorite desserts. (Here’s lookin’ at you, most delicious cherry pie ever!)  But today’s smoothie recipe comes with another added bonus — a giveaway!

I received some great comments and emails from you all about the new high-powered Magnetic Drive Torrent Blender from KitchenAid when I reviewed it with my recipe last week on how to make crepes. So I’m happy to report back today with great news — we’re going to be giving one away to a lucky reader here! Like, who knows, maybe you!  I think you’d better scroll down to the bottom of this post and enter to see if it’s your lucky day. :)

Oh, and all of you cherry pie lovers had also better scroll down and check out this new smoothie recipe, because it is a definite keeper. It’s full of protein, naturally sweetened, naturally gluten-free, ready to go in minutes, and tastes like the classic pie that inspired it. Such a treat.


Cherry Pie Smoothie -- full of protein, easy to make, and it tastes like the pie that inspired it! | gimmesomeoven.com

And the good news? It doesn’t have to be fresh cherry season to make this one. All you need are some frozen cherries (which are naturally so sweet!), some oats (use gluten-free oats if making this GF), Greek yogurt (proteeeeein!), milk (I love almond milk), vanilla extract, almond extract, a pinch of salt, and you’re good to go.
Cherry Pie Smoothie -- full of protein, easy to make, and it tastes like the pie that inspired it! | gimmesomeoven.com

Blend ‘er up until it’s nice and smooth, then give it a quick taste. I find cherries to be so sweet that this recipe is fine as is, but if you’d like a sweeter smoothie, feel free to add in a teaspoon or two of maple syrup or honey or your desired sweetener. Feel free to also add in some ice if the smoothie needs thickening, or extra milk if it needs to be thinned out.

The joy of using my new toy — er, Torrent Blender — from KitchenAid is that it cuts through those frozen cherries and ice like it’s no big deal. Once the pitcher is locked in nice and tight, all I had to do was give it one push of the button, and the “torrential” force of that machine smoothed everything out into a delicious drink in seconds. Shazammm. I’ll tell you a little more about the blender below.

First, here’s the smoothie recipe. (Then keep scrolling down for the giveaway!)

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Cherry Pie Smoothie

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Description

This Cherry Pie Smoothie recipe is simple to make, naturally sweetened, and tastes like the pie that inspired it!


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup milk (I used almond milk)
  • 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats (use gluten-free oats if making this smoothie GF)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, store-bought or homemade
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • pinch of salt
  • (optional) 1-2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey, to sweeten if needed

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to a blender.  Pulse until smooth, adding more milk if needed to thin out the smoothie or more ice to thicken it, if needed.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with a fresh cherry if desired.

Cherry Pie Smoothie -- full of protein, easy to make, and it tastes like the pie that inspired it! | gimmesomeoven.com

KitchenAid Magnetic Drive Torrent Blender Giveaway

Giveaway Prize:

One lucky winner will receive a new KitchenAid Magnetic Drive Torrent Blender in the color of his/her choice — Sugar Pearl Silver, Candy Apple Red, or Onyx Black. (Value: $599, MSRP)

Why I Love It:

I’ve been a fan of KitchenAid products for many years, and have recommended them countless times to readers specifically because I have found them to be very reliable (are always built to last), beautifully designed (classic and so sleek), and when it comes to preparing food well, they always get the job done (my stand mixer is a freaking champ). So when I heard that KitchenAid was making a foray into the world of high-powered blenders, I was super curious to check out their new magnetic-drive blender. As should probably come as no surprise…it’s amazing.

Some of my favorite features?

  • It is mega-sturdy. By contrast to some other high-powered blenders with pitchers that sit on top of a base, the Torrent Blender has a magnetic-lock function which engages the pitcher automatically, so that you can walk away knowing it’s absolutely staying in place and not going anywhere. The base of the blender is very heavy, which can make it hard for lifting and probably better for storing on your countertop, but it also means that it’s incredibly sturdy and is built to last.
  • It’s dishwasher-safe and BPA-free.  Both are “musts” in my kitchen.
  • It has a really simple-to-use variable speed option. This is probably the function I use the most. Instead of pushing buttons for the speed to increase/decrease (like with some other blenders), you can just simply turn the knob on this blender to manually adjust the speed yourself. Super easy to use.
  • It comes with 4 pre-set Adapti-Blend™ programs. The blender comes with handy presents for the foods we tend to blend most — juice, soups/sauces, milkshakes, icy drinks/smoothies. You know, like for delicious Cherry Pie Smoothies. ;).
  • It has a cool ingredient Feed. This nifty part of the design lets you add ingredients at any time during blending, and the feed cup features handy measurement markings for your ingredients (and it can also go in the dishwasher!).
  • It comes with a solid warranty. Another reason I love KitchenAid, and always something to consider when purchasing small appliances.

Basically, it’s awesome, and will do a fantastic job with your everyday blending needs. So who wants to enter for a chance to win one? Here’s how…

How To Enter:

Follow the Rafflecopter instructions below to enter the giveaway, and good luck!

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KitchenAid Torrent Blender Giveaway

This post is sponsored by KitchenAid. They are generously providing a new Torrent Blender for the lucky reader who wins the giveaway, and also gave me one to review as well, for which all opinions are 100% my own as always. Thanks for continuing to support the brands who help make this site possible!

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438 comments on “Cherry Pie Smoothie + KitchenAid Torrent Blender GIVEAWAY ($599 Value!)”

  1. I’d like to whip up some tomato sauce using the veggies from my garden or make my own nut butters!

  2. I would love to make soups and smoothies.

  3. Delicious smooth smoothies!

  4. We have an ancient blender and it is definitely time for an upgrade! It is almost soup season around here and It would come in handy for pureed soups.

  5. I would love to make a chocolate peanut butter protein shake.

  6. I would love this blender for smoothies, crepes and popsicles!

  7. I would make batch after batch of salsa. corn, tomato, peach…all the salsa.

  8. I would love to make smoothie bowls! It’s such a challenge to find good blenders that cut through all that frozen fruit! This blender would for sure be great for it :)

  9. I would love to make some soup and also breakfast I can take on the go. 

  10. Endless hummus!

  11. I’d love to be able to simplify my salsa recipes by using this blender! I didn’t realize that I could also make delicious soups with it… How fun!

  12. I would love to be able to make some breakfast smoothies for those mornings on the go!

  13. I’d love to make this smoothie with it! I love cherries!

  14. I would love this blender to make smoothies every morning and creamy soups for wintery nights :D 

  15. I love smoothies!

  16. I would love to win to make sauces and smoothies galore!!! 

  17. Cherries don’t get enough credit these days! Cants wait to try this recipe!

  18. Pick me!!! I love kitchenaid products!!! The things I would make!

  19. I would make milkshakes and smoothies.

  20. I would love a great blender to make soups, smoothies and sauces 

  21. I would love to make smoothies with this blender!

  22. I would make banana “ice cream” !! I love nut butters too and would try that since they r very expensive sometimes 

  23. I’m a huge fan of these “pie” smoothies. I also love the “apple pie!”

  24. I could make so many sauces! My blender is abysmal.

  25. I would love this blender to make frappes for my husband because he loves them!

  26. If I won, I would give the blender to my husband. He is obsessed with smoothies!!

  27. I would love to make my morning green smoothie in this blender!  It sounds incredible.  Also it sounds great for blending together sauces and dressings, and I would totally try to make your crepes recipe…

  28. That looks delicious! Can’t wait to try it out in place of my morning smoothie. My current blender is a three-year-old $20 blender and doesn’t quite do the job anymore… Oats are unfortunately a no-go in there now ?. 

  29. I don’t have a blender and I cook and bake a lot! Starting to have nice tools in the kitchen would enhance my ability plus make my dishes easier to make.

  30. Smoothies are my “daily requirement”.

  31. So many smoothies!

  32. KitchenAid products are the best (I feel the same way about my mixer as you), and I’ve been looking for a new blender so I can make more smoothies. Fingers crossed!

  33. looks fabulous, this would be great for my protein shakes with kale and fruit!

  34. I make a chocolate cherry smoother similar to this. Thanks for the recipe.

  35. I would love to make all of those smoothies I see around. Some days it’s just too hot to cook. My poor husband has long since tired of salads.

  36. Smoothies, Soup and Salad dressings!

  37. Love this blender. Would love to make smoothies, soups and sauces in it. 

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  38. Wow. This sounds super tasty. Must try this recipe! Wonder if I could make it work with my protein powder?!

    • Thanks Cassi, we hope you enjoy! And we’re sure you could add some protein powder to this, that’s a great idea! :)

  39. I’d love to make ‘snow’ for snowcones with maple syrup

  40. I would love to whip up a pumpkin pie smoothie.

  41. I’d love to use this mixer to make my grandmother’s basil pesto! 

  42. A coconut sorbet!

  43. This blender looks perfect for making anything from basil pesto to a thick black bean brownie batter. Smoothie looks great too!

  44. I would love to have this for making orange juice and banana smoothies. They’re my morning fix!

  45. I would love to make soups and salsas.

  46. I drink a green smoothie every day, and this would be a great upgrade from my current blender!

  47. definitely need to upgrade my blender for my smoothies – they take forever in my current blender. that and frozen margaritas :)

  48. I would definitely make a ton of smoothies, starting with this one!

  49. Smoothies, smoothies, and more smoothies

  50. The magnetic drive torrent blender looks like a gem for every kitchen. Love the look of it.