Smoothies make nutrition fast and easy and often pretty complete. To brighten up a busy day at home, I make a tart (and a tad sweet) cherry smoothie. I either have it at the tail end of my morning or add an energy boost to my afternoon.
Why Cherries?
Cherries are a great source of Vitamin C, Potassium, fiber, and antioxidants. They are super for exercise recovery (after a morning workout) and improve sleep quality (late afternoon)! So why not make a smoothie centered around this excellent tasting base!
Add Cauliflower!
To make it even more useful for my body, I add cauliflower! Yes, cauliflower! It’s high in fiber and B-vitamins, all of which support weight loss, digestion, and mood. And a recent NIH study found that the stuff is full of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can protect against disease. But that’s not all – cauliflower has some very hard to find nutrients, including choline, so essential for cognitive function — learning and memory. Just what I need right now.
High Fiber Cherry Smoothie
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Coconut or Almond Milk
- 1 Cup Frozen Pitted Cherries
- ½ Cup Frozen Riced Cauliflower
- 1 Large Banana
- ½ Apple
- ½ Cup Coconut Milk Yogurt
- 1 Teaspoon Almond Extract, Optional
- 3 Teaspoons Maple Syrup or Honey
Instructions
- Place the milk, frozen cherries, banana, yogurt, and almond extract into a blender.
- Place the lid on the blender. Pulse and blend the ingredients for 1-2 minutes, until smooth. Serve immediately!
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I think that this drink would be helpful for everyone.. Having the nutritional facts along with the ingredients makes it informative and useful. After all who doesn’t want more energy that tastes good?