Smoothies featuring almond milk

Creamy Cashew Smoothie

Creamy Cashew SmoothieBesides being a great snack, cashews and cashew nut butter also blend will in smoothies and provide a rich creamy consistency. Like any healthy food, the more ways you find to integrate it into your diet the more you’ll consume, and the healthier you’ll be :)

Cashews are one of the healthier nuts you can consume. They are rich in copper, manganese,  tryptophan, magnesium, phosphorus, and healthy fats. The monounsaturated fats found in cashews promote good cardiovascular health in tandem with magnesium and antioxidants. Here are 6 other health benefits attributed to cashews:

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Chocolate Cherry Smoothie

Chocolate Cherry SmoothieIs there anything more decadent than chocolate covered cherries? This creamy chocolate cherry smoothie was designed to tickle your taste buds and rival the best tasting chocolate covered cherries.

This is one of those smoothies that tastes so good you have to remind yourself that it’s also quite healthy. Cherries and cacao (raw chocolate) are both loaded with antioxidants, both contain a good amount of magnesium, and both have been shown to be heart healthy. In conjunction with the other ingredients, this smoothie provides plenty of vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber to pass as a super healthy snack, dessert, or meal.

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Iron-Rich Energy Greens Smoothie

Iron-Rich Energy Greens SmoothieI’m really excited for this recipe swap with Sheleana and her partner Caleb from Young and Raw! Their site is chalk full of great smoothie recipes as well as raw food dishes and treats. As someone who loves green smoothies, their Iron-Rich Energy Greens Smoothie was right up my alley.

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Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Almond Butter Smoothie RecipeThis is one of my favorite post workout smoothies. I never feel like spending too long in the kitchen after an exhausting workout, which is why I usually choose to whip up a smoothie in 5 minutes or less. I also like to make a smoothie before heading off to the gym and drink half before and after.

Chocolate and peanut butter are a dynamic duo. You can use peanut butter instead of almond, but your smoothie won’t be quite as healthy. This is one of those smoothies that’s so decadent I have to remind myself that it’s actually very healthy.

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Creamy Avocado Smoothie Recipe

Creamy Avocado Smoothie Recipe

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For some reason it took me a while to try an avocado in my smoothie, but now it’s one of my favorite ingredients. Avocados give your smoothie a rich and creamy consistency while providing an array of health benefits.

Here are a few avocado health highlights.

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Chocolate Lovers Smoothie Recipe

Chocolate Lovers Smoothie RecipeIf I was stranded on an island and could only eat one thing, it would be chocolate smoothies. Who doesn’t love chocolate? It’s the feel good food. To be clear, the kind of chocolate I’m referring to is the raw form, or cacao. Standard store bought chocolate syrups and powders will quickly turn a healthy smoothie into a junk food drink.

Raw chocolate is a nutrient dense superfood. Below are some of main reasons why.

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