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.

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.

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

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