Smoothies are a wonderful way to cool down on these hot summer days. With only four ingredients this is a quick option for breakfast or a snack. If you are using it as a meal option, consider adding a scoop of your favorite protein powder. This smoothie is high in potassium, vitamin C and fiber making it a nutrient dense treat.
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
0 minutes
Makes
2 servings
Ingredients
1 ½ cups unsweetened vanilla almond milk, divided
2 tablespoons chia seeds
2 cups frozen cherries
1 banana
Preparation
- Place ¾ cup of the almond milk in a bowl and add the chia seeds. Set aside to soak for 10 minutes.
- While the chia seeds are soaking add the rest of the almond milk, cherries, and banana to a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Once the chia seeds have soaked for 10 minutes, add them to the blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend again until smooth. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 smoothie
Calories: 216, Fat: 5g, Protein: 5g, Carbohydrates: 31g, Fiber: 8g, Sodium: 131mg
Adapted from: https://theyumyumclub.com/2019/01/22/cherry-chia-smoothie/
