Nutrient Dense Indulgence
🍒 INTRO:
We are amidst cherry season in July and this chocolate cherry smoothie is the perfect nutrient dense, indulgent summer smoothie. This smoothie is nutrient packed with fiber and nutrient rich whole fruit, protein and fiber packed chia and hemp seeds, and antioxidant dense cacao powder and raw honey.
🍒 INGREDIENTS:
1 cup frozen cherries
1/2 frozen banana
2 spoonfuls yogurt (I use Harmless Harvest unsweetened plain organic cultured coconut yogurt)
1 tbsp cacao powder
1 tbsp raw honey
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp hemp seeds
1 tbsp chocolate chunks (I use Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chunks)
1 cup water
🍒 INSTRUCTIONS:
Blend together frozen cherries, frozen banana, yogurt, cacao powder, raw honey, chia seeds, hemp seeds, chocolate chunks and water. Top with fresh cherries & shaved chocolate chunks. Serve & enjoy!
🍒 HEALTH BENEFITS:
Cherries are high in vitamin C and are also sources of vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium and fiber.
Bananas are rich in potassium, a nutrient that helps to regulate blood pressure. Bananas are also high in fiber aiding in digestion.
Cacao is rich in flavonoids and antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation and aid in blood flow in the body.
Raw, unfiltered honey in its natural state contains antioxidants with anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Chia seeds are a great source of vitamins, minerals, omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. These antioxidants help to reduce free radicals within the body.
Hemp seeds are a good source of healthy fats, containing omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Hemp seeds are also abundant in vitamin E, helping immune system functions as well as fiber, supporting digestion.
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