Cherry and Chocolate Almond Smoothie

on Dec 18 2023

 

Cherry and Chocolate Almond Smoothie

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.  

Cherry and Chocolate Almond Smoothie

Barbie Boules

Cuisine

Mediterranean diet, MIND diet

Category

Snack, Breakfast

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.

Cherry and Chocolate Almond Smoothie

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

  1. Place all ingredients in a blender and process until smooth.