Summer Smoothie idea from Cherubino Health Center

Almond Butter and Fruit Smoothie

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• ½ ripe banana
• 1 tablespoon almond butter, creamy
• 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
• ¼ cup Almond milk (could use oat milk, cashew milk and/or coconut water)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• ½ cup crushed ice

Instructions

1.      If you use frozen strawberries put them in the blender and blend until chopped.

2.      Put all of the remaining ingredients in a blender, blend until smooth.

Optional additions to this recipe

• Fresh mint leaves
• Other fresh berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, mulberries)
• Coconut yogurt (nondairy)
• Spinach or Kale * (a green and yummy addition)
• Chia seeds

Also- HAPPY GARDENING to all of you folks who grow your own food!

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