Healthy Cherry Almond Smoothie

The almonds and cherries in this recipe taste like a cherry pie. The spinach in this smoothie might seem like a strange addition, but you won’t even taste it and you’ll reap the nutritional benefits of fiber, folate, vitamin C and much more! Bonus!

You may also like this Strawberry Kale Smoothie! You can barely taste the kale 🙂

Step 1: Begin with Core Smoothie Ingredients

• 1 – 2 Scoops High-Quality Protein Powder. Your powder should be between 15-25g of protein, less than 6g of carbohydrate, less than 2 grams of sugar and preferably at least 2 grams of dietary fiber.
  We like whey, pea protein or collagen peptides the best. Here are our favorites: Whey Protein, plant-based Vega Protein & Greens and Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides protein powder.
• 1 Tablespoon Chia and/or Flax Seed. This adds some healthy omega-3s and fiber to your smoothie. {optional}
• 4–8+ Ounces Dairy-Free Liquid. You may use one liquid alone or a combination of two different liquids (i.e. half water and half unsweetened almond milk). Less liquid may be used if you prefer a thicker consistency to your shake. Add more liquid if you prefer a thinner consistency shake. Dairy-free liquid choices include Water, coconut milk or unsweetened plain almond milk.

Step 2: Choose Some Add-Ins

The add-ins will provide you with some awesome nourishment for your day. Adding powerful nutrients in the form of fiber and/or fat will help keep you satiated and satisfied for several hours! Perfect! No snacking on empty calories! I recommend you choose at least 2 items from the list below: