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Healthy Black Forest Smoothie

This Black Forest smoothie is so rich and decadent, you'll swear you're having dessert, when you're actually drinking something really healthy!

Prep Time
5 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 233 kcal
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk divided
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 Medjool dates, pitted
  • drizzle of honey (for extra sweetness) optional
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1 Tbsp chia seeds
  • 1-2 handfuls baby spinach
  • 2 cups frozen pitted cherries
  • additional chopped frozen cherries, for garnish (optional)
  • grated dark chocolate for garnish (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Place half the almond milk in the bottom of blender, add cocoa powder, top with dates, drizzle of honey (if using), rolled oats, chia seeds, baby spinach, frozen cherries and remaining half of the almond milk.
  2. Blend until smooth.  You may have to stop and scrape down the sides, then blend again.
  3. Pour into glasses, top with additional chopped frozen cherries and a dash of grated dark chocolate if desired.  Enjoy!

Notes

  • Recipe adapted slightly from Running With Spoons

Nutrition Information

Calories 233kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 5g (8%) Sodium 281mg (12%) Potassium 592mg (17%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 33g (66%) Vitamin A 1045IU (21%) Vitamin C 9.2mg (10%) Calcium 327mg (33%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 233

% Daily Value*

Calories 233kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 5g 8%
Sodium 281mg 12%
Potassium 592mg 13%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 33g 66%
Vitamin A 1045IU 21%
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10%
Calcium 327mg 33%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.