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Cherry Vanilla Smoothie

This cherry vanilla smoothie blends together the sweet flavors of summer cherries and vanilla with the benefits of flaxseed meal and Greek yogurt.
Course Breakfast, Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 165kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweet cherries pitted, fresh or frozen
  • ⅓ cup milk or water any kind
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon flax seed no need to use ground - the blender will do that for you
  • 1 large handful ice
  • Stevia or honey to taste depending on sweetness of cherries
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Instructions

  • Place cherries through flax in blender and puree until smooth.
  • Add ice and blend until frothy. (I find adding the ice last makes it easier to blend.)
  • Check for sweetness and add Stevia or honey to taste.

Notes

Excellent source of Calcium, good source of Vitamin C.

Nutrition

Serving: 16ounces | Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 1mg
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