Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Name: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie
Yield: 1 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cups Spinach; 1/2 Cup Cherries (pitted); 1/2 Cup Blueberries; 1 1/2 Cups Almond Milk, unsweetened; 1 Tablespoon Almond Butter, no added salt; 1 Teaspoon Cacao Nibs; 1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon, ground

Dessert doesn’t have to weigh on your conscience, or your hips! This thick, velvety dessert smoothie is perfect as a meal replacement, post-workout recovery drink, or evening treat. Almond butter lends a creamy texture, along with a good amount of protein and healthy fats, shown to help reduce bad cholesterol and the risk of heart disease. Cherries also contain a hormone called melatonin, shown to help induce sleep and are renowned for their anti-inflammatory benefits. Finally, cacao adds that chocolaty goodness, as well as a ton of antioxidants to help your body battle harmful free radicals. With so much to offer, you might be making this recipe more than you think!

Ingredients

2 cup Spinach
¹/₂ cup Cherries (pitted)
¹/₂ cup Blueberries
1 ¹/₂ cup Almond Milk, unsweetened
1 tbsp Almond Butter, no added salt
1 tsp Cacao Nibs
¹/₂ tsp Cinnamon, ground

Directions

Add ingredients in the order listed and blend until smooth.

Enjoy!

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Nutritional information

Recipe: Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Serving in this recipe: 1

Calories: 275
Total Fat: 13.9 g	21.4%
Saturated Fat: 1.5 g	7.5%
Cholesterol: 0 mg	0%
Sodium: 308.6 mg	12.9%
Total Carbs: 35.1 g	11.7%
Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g	32.7%
Sugar: 21.9 g
Protein: 7.9 g	15.8%
Vitamin A: 19.1%	Vitamin C: 48.8%
Calcium: 80.8%	Iron: 23.5%