Cherries are a SUPERFOOD! This cherry smoothie recipe is EXTRA super because it has even more superfoods than just cherries, including kale and chia seeds! Putting the spotlight on cherries, they are:
🍒anti-inflammatory
🍒protectors against and fighters of diabetes
🍒great for exercise recovery
🍒good for boosting mood
🍒able to improve sleep quality
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk (swap for almond milk if you’re vegan or do not drink cow’s milk)
- 2 Tbs chia seeds
- 1 cup kale
- 2 cup cherries
- 1/2 banana, frozen
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 Tbs peanut butter
Directions
- Chop and measure ingredients.
- Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender for 60 seconds or until smooth. Enjoy from a cup or in a bowl with toppings.
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What can I substitute for Kale?
Hi Cynthia! Great question! For this case, in a smoothie, a vegetable like spinach leaves or cauliflower can make a good substitution because they don’t have a strong flavor when put in a smoothie, but still provide awesome benefits and nutrients that the body needs.