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VIDEO: Cherry Chocolate Almond Smoothie Recipe

January 31, 2013

by Natalia Hancock, Senior Culinary Nutritionist

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This delicious cherry, chocolate and almond smoothie contains 19g of protein and just 2g of saturated fat, as well as 916mg of potassium.

Video courtesy of The Daily Meal

Makes 1 smoothie

1 cup cherries, frozen and pitted
¾ cup almond milk, unsweetened
½ tsp chia seeds
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 scoop (24g) protein powder (use a vegan protein for a vegan smoothie)
2 drops almond extract

Directions

Blend all ingredients to a smooth consistency.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories: 301
Protein: 19g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Fiber: 11g
Sodium: 199mg
Potassium: 916mg

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