Not only are fresh cherries delicious, they are a super fruit with many health benefits beyond promoting weight loss.  Cherries contain the antioxidant, anthocyanin, which helps lower blood sugar levels and also helps reduce the signs of aging and improves memory function. Take advantage of this summer fruit, sit back and sip on this tasty super smoothie.

Chocolate Cherry Berry Smoothie

Ingredients cherry smoothie

  • 1 ripe banana

  • ⅔ cup Greek yogurt – 0%

  • ½ cup cherries – pitted

  • ½ cup blueberries

  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

  • 2 tablespoons flax seed meal

  • 1 inch piece ginger root – quartered

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • ¼ cup water

  • 2 scoops ice

Method

Place all ingredients except for the ice in a high speed blender and puree for 30-45 seconds. Add ice and puree until smooth, about 45 additional seconds. Serve in two glasses and enjoy.
reposted from the lemon bowl