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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup frozen tart cherries (tart cherries are rich in melatonin, which enhance the mood. It is also a natural sleep aid, so this smoothie would make a great after-dinner dessert)
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries (blueberries are antioxidant rich)
  • 1/2 a banana (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 cups lowfat chocolate milk (chocolate has been shown to reduce anxiety and depression)

Instructions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. You can also add a couple handfuls of spinach for added greens or drink the smoothie at night.  The melatonin in the cherries might help you get some extra Zzzzzs!
  3. Serve immediately. 

Keywords: chocolate, cherry, smoothie