Now that the weather is getting really hot in DC, I’ve found myself craving smoothies again. But here’s the problem – I’ve just come back from an early a.m. run., and I want caffeine, but I also need to refuel. What to do? Introducing my new favorite: Chocolate Cherry Espresso Smoothie.
I dreamed up this creation last week and have been enjoying it ever since. The star is this unsweetened chocolate almondmilk from Almond Breeze!
And, of course, the espresso. 🙂 We got this Nespresso Pixie espresso machine for our wedding last fall and I’ve been obsessed ever since.
A few seconds in the blender later, and voila! Caffeine and recovery nutrients, all in one smoothie. I’ve heard that cherries help decrease inflammation – perfect for after a run! You can also add protein powder to this smoothie for extra staying power, or pair it with a piece of toast with some almond butter. I <3 almonds in all forms. 🙂
Chocolate Cherry Espresso Smoothie
This creamy smoothie combines chocolatey almond milk with cherries and sweet ripe banana - plus a shot of espresso for extra energy!
Ingredients:
- 1 very ripe banana
- 1 shot espresso
- 1/2 C frozen (or fresh & pitted) cherries
- 1 C unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almondmilk
- Ice
Instructions:
- Throw all ingredients into a blender, blend, and enjoy!
Oh and yes, I totally put sliced banana on the cup rim to make it look cuter. 🙂 I’m pretty sure food that looks pretty tastes better. Am I right?
What’s your favorite smoothie combination? Here are a few of my other favorites:
- {All That’s Missing is the} Tropical Island Smoothie
- Banana & Spinach Smoothie (sounds gross but is AWESOME!)
- Hidden Veggie Cherry Lemon Smoothie
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This post is sponsored by Almond Breeze.
