CHOCOLATE CHERRY SMOOTHIE

The ultimate recipe!

A few months ago I became obsessed with making the ultimate chocolate cherry smoothie recipe. I had never even had one in my life, but the idea came to me, and then I could not get it out of my head!

First, it took a while to find frozen cherries, but a hot tip led me to Costco . . . I actually had the bag of frozen cherries in my freezer for about a month while I tried them in different smoothie concoctions . . .but was pretty under-whelmed with what I came up with. Finally, I nailed it.

Voila! I am now am obsessed! My green smoothies are missing me at the moment cause I can’t stop making this one.

Plus the kids love it, so that always is a huge bonus as it’s always nice when I can make one big batch for us to share. After school, a chocolate cherry smoothie while we chat about our days, then head out for a bike ride . . . I can honestly say nothing makes me happier. :)

Health Benefits

SMOOTHIES

• Keeps you full
• Keeps you hydrated
• Packs in a lot of nutrients, vitamins, and enzymes
• Easy to digest while receiving the benefits of liquid fasting
• Convenient way to consume veggies, healthy fats, and proteins in one meal
• Good source of fiber
• Provides sustainable energy
• Great source of antioxidants
• Makes you happy because it’s so darn delicious

Frozen cauliflower in smoothies adds a creamy texture, fiber, vitamin b and antioxidants without adding more sugar.

If you haven’t tried it in your smoothie yet, this is the perfect recipe to give it a go!

INGREDIENTS

Makes 1 jumbo or 2 small smoothies

• 1/3 cup frozen cauliflower
• 1/3 frozen banana
• 1 cup frozen cherries
• Handful of leafy greens
• 1 scoop chocolate protein powder of choice
• 1 tbsp raw cacao (optional for extra chocolate flavor)
• 1 tbsp Good Life Collagen
• 1 cup nut milk or water (add more if needed to blend)

Add all to blender and whirl away! Best enjoyed with gratitude and a moment of rest.

XO, Andrea