Cherry Smoothie
Author:Creamy and delicious cherry smoothie made with just 6 ingredients. Thickened with frozen cherries, almond butter, and oats instead of the usual banana, it contains 19 grams of protein and makes a healthy and filling breakfast or snack.
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup (150 grams) frozen cherries , I use dark, sweet cherries
- ⅓ heaping cup (40 grams) oats (rolled, old-fashioned or quick)
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 medjool date
- 1 small pinch fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon almond extract or vanilla extract
- about ¾ cup (180 ml) soy milk , for a higher protein choice, or any other dairy-free milk if less protein is ok
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add everything to a blender jar, starting with about ¾ of the milk. Blend until smooth.
- Check the thickness and add more milk to thin as desired. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1smoothie | Calories: 574kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 1103mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 390mg | Iron: 4mg
