Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
Makes 1 serving
Cherries, coconut, vanilla, chia and a bonus boost of nutrition from beets, what’s not to love?
Ingredients
Cherry Vanilla Smoothie
1/2 cup vanilla coconut milk
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
3/4 cup frozen cherries
1/4 cup frozen beets
1 Tbsp chia seeds
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 to 1 tsp erythritol (such as Splenda Keto)
ice (optional)Directions provided in the PDF Download below
Nutrition Facts
223 Calories, 15.2 g Pro, 34.8 g Carbs, 6.8 g Fibre, 21.8 g Sugar, 4.5 g Fat
A smoothie template:
Choosing your add ins carefully will ensure the calories and sugar don’t get away from you. Here’s a guide to help you blend up your own signature smoothie:
Liquid: Start with a fluid base like milk, almond milk or another plant based milk.
Fruit & Veg: use 1/2 cup fruit or 1c if berries to keep carbs in check. You can add vegetables like spinach, beets or cauliflower if you like an extra fibre & vitamin boost.
Protein: Add a protein booster such as Greek or Icelandic yogurt, choosing plain will limit added sugars. Protein keeps you filling full longer.
Flavour: You can add spices or flavourings like cinnamon, vanilla or mint to boost flavour without adding sugar. A teaspoon of honey or maple syrup is not off limits. This adds less than 20 calories and about 5 grams of sugar.
Healthy Fats & Fibre: To further keep you going strong and satisfied, add some healthy fats and extra fibre from nuts, nut butters or seeds. Blend, adding ice if desired and enjoy!