DAY 1 DAY 1 - SMOOTHIE 1
Chocolate Cherry Cocoa powder and dark sweet cherries make this super dark smoothie high in antioxidants and fiber, while almond milk adds creaminess. Don’t be fooled by the taste of this delicious drink; this smoothie is a meal, and a filling meal at that. Serves 1
Ingredients
Directions
• 1 cup/8oz unsweetened almond milk • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder • 1 tbsp unsweetened almond butter • 1 handful (1cup/1oz/30g) spinach • 1 medium banana • 1 cup/5 oz frozen dark sweet cherries • 1 tsp virgin coconut oil • 1 tsp honey if needed
1. Add the milk, cocoa, almond butter, and spinach to your blender. Blend until smooth. 2. Add the banana, frozen cherries and coconut oil; continue blending until smooth and creamy.
Did You Know?
Cherries, these little red gems pack a powerful punch in their pigments. Not only can they help reduce inflammation, alleviate gout pain and neutralize free radicals, but a study has shown that they can help reduce nasty belly fat; the type that has been linked to a myriad of diseases.
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