Cherry green smoothie
Cherries, especially tart cherries, spinach, and ginger in this recipe all contain potent anti-inflammatory compounds. Fat and protein sources round out this smoothie to make a balanced breakfast.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup cherries frozen, try the berry cherry frozen blend. The berries are very good for you as well as the cherries.
- 1 cup spinach Just grab a big handful
- 2 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tsp pureed ginger Buy the tube of pureed ginger, in the produce section to cut down on prep time
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Blend all the ingredients. Add water or ice cubes if too thick for your preference
Nutrition
Serving: 2cupCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 34gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 762mgFiber: 11gVitamin A: 3039IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 499mgIron: 3mg
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