Paleo Cherry-Raspberry Smoothie
Satisfy your sweet tooth while staying on track with this Paleo Cherry-Raspberry Smoothie, a vibrant blend brimming with natural flavors and wholesome nutrients. Packed with antioxidant-rich frozen cherries and raspberries, a creamy banana base, and the subtle nuttiness of unsweetened almond milk, this smoothie is as nutritious as it is delicious. Chia seeds offer a boost of omega-3s and fiber, while a touch of coconut oil adds a luscious texture and energy-packed fats. Finished with a dash of vanilla extract and perfectly chilled with ice, this smoothie is not only paleo-friendly but also dairy-free and refined sugar-free, making it an ideal choice for a healthy breakfast, post-workout refresher, or snack. Quick to prepare in just 5 minutes and yielding two generous servings, it’s the effortless way to sip your way to satisfaction.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cup frozen raspberries
- 1 medium banana
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 units ice cubes
Instructions
Add the frozen cherries and raspberries to a high-speed blender.
Peel the banana, break it into chunks, and add it to the blender.
Pour in the unsweetened almond milk.
Add the chia seeds, coconut oil, and vanilla extract to the blender.
Top with ice cubes to achieve the desired temperature and thickness.
Blend on high speed for about 1-2 minutes or until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more almond milk and blend again until you reach the desired consistency.
Pour the smoothie into two glasses and serve immediately for best taste and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
552 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 22.3 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.4 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 151 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 85.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.3 g | 87% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 572 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1206 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
