Thursday, June 23, 2016

Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

On my last trip to the market, a package of fresh cherries happened to find their way into my basket and I am so glad they did. They were perfectly ripe with a lovely, sweet taste that just can't be beat. Add to that their 'super fruit' benefits and I knew it was a smart decision.

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Being that the bag was pretty big, I needed to come up with a way to use up these delicious little morsels before their prime time passed by.

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Smoothies seemed to be the way to go and this combination proved to be a winner.

Now, onto the recipe:

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Cherry Chocolate Smoothie

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Serves 1

  • 1 Banana, Sliced (frozen for a cooler drink)
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Pitted Cherries
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 2 tsp Pure Maple Syrup or Agave (use more or less for your sweetness preference)

Place all ingredients in a high speed blender and mix. Add ice for a thicker, frappe like consistency.

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#smoothie #meatlessmonday #vegan #vegetarian #breakfast  

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Smoothies are my go-to breakfasts during the summer and this sweet mixture is now part of my regular rotation. 





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3 comments:

  1. Sounds scrumptious. Cherries in the summer, nothing finer.

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  2. This looks so interesting and delicious! I think I'm going to try this one. I love cherries and chocolate!

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  3. This smoothie looks delicious! Can't wait to try it. Thank you for sharing at Merry Monday!

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