Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful cherry and chocolate almond smoothie—a perfect morning treat! This blend isn't just a tasty start to your day; it also offers a wealth of brain-boosting nutrients. Savor the goodness of this smoothie as a refreshing morning drink or as overnight oats, ensuring a sweet and nutrient packed beginning to your day.
Almonds provide a good source of magnesium, known for it’s role in promoting relaxation and supporting memory, focus, and cognitive well-being. Choosing dark leafy greens like spinach or kale can provide lutein and zeaxanthin, two carotenoids known for their beneficial effects on brain health. The inclusion of cherries brings an extra benefit—melatonin, the sleep-promoting hormone to help encourage better sleep quality.
VARIATION: Make a double batch andadd to 4 individual containers. Add 1/4 cup oats to each container, mix to combine, and refrigerate 2+ hours for overnight oats.
Author
Barbie Boules
Ingredients
handful leafy greens
1 small banana
1/2 c tart cherries
1 tablespoon almond butter
1 tablespoon ground flax
1-2 teaspoons cacao
8 oz plant milk
Directions
Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.
Recipe Note
Created by Barbie Boules, Women’s Brain Health Registered Dietitian
Barbie is a registered dietitian, certified health coach, meditation teacher, cognitive wellness specialist, and optimal aging enthusiast and the owner of The Cognition Dietitian. She combines science and mindfulness to provide clients with tailored tools for optimal wellness. With expertise in psychology and neuroscience, Barbie passionately advocates for a mindful lifestyle that fosters positive habit change.
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