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Cherry Banana Quinoa Smoothie

Cherries are known to have anti-inflammatory compounds that can help with aches and pains and may also work to combat chronic disease. There is also research that suggests that tart cherry juice can help improve sleep.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Quinoa
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 269kcal
Author Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup quinoa flakes
  • 1 cup tart cherry juice
  • ½ cup almond milk or milk of choice
  • 1 banana peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon organic ground flax seeds
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup ice
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Instructions

  • In a blender combine quinoa flakes, cherry juice, almond milk, banana, flax and vanilla extract. Process until smooth. Add in ice and process for another minute. Transfer to a glass and serve immediately.

Notes

Servings 1, Calories 389, Fat 5.8g, Carbohydrates 75.9g, Protein 7.1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 119mg, Fiber 8.6g, Sugars 44.5g (Note: This is one adult size serving. For the boys I would divide it between them.)

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 479mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 75IU | Vitamin C: 10.2mg | Calcium: 168mg | Iron: 1.8mg