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Cherry Almond Smoothie

Course: Dessert, Drinks
Servings: 1

Equipment

  • High Power Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Ripe banana preferably frozen
  • 1 c Frozen cherries or a cherry and berry mix
  • 2 c Organic spinach
  • 1 T Almond butter
  • 1 t Vanilla extract
  • ¼ t Almond extract
  • ½ c Almond milk or any dairy-free milk of choice

Optional add-ons

  • 1 Scoop protein powder
  • 1 T Cocoa or cacao powder
  • 1 T Flaxmeal or Hemp, or Chia seeds

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high powered blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Notes

  • Experiment with different superfoods, like: 
  • Flaxseed meal: this is one of my favorite ingredients to add to shakes and smoothies for a little boost of fiber and minerals. 
  • Chia or hemp seeds: add in a tablespoon of chia seeds or hemp seeds for a boost of healthy fats, fiber & omega-3s.
  • Cocoa or cacao powder: turn this into an amazing chocolate cherry smoothie with1 tablespoon of cocoa or cacao powder.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 606mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 230mg | Iron: 1mg